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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.32, 6,689.84 and 2,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.32, 6,689.84 and 2,608.88 is: 3,911.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.32 : 6,689.84 = 2,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.32/6,689.84 = 2,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.32x = 6,689.84 × 2,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.32x = 17,452,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,989.78/4,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.19

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