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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.26, 6,157.96 and 2,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.26, 6,157.96 and 2,693.52 is: 3,717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.26 : 6,157.96 = 2,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.26/6,157.96 = 2,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.26x = 6,157.96 × 2,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.26x = 16,586,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,588.42/4,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.08

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