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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.46, 6,158.42 and 2,694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.46, 6,158.42 and 2,694.04 is: 3,717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.46 : 6,158.42 = 2,694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.46/6,158.42 = 2,694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.46x = 6,158.42 × 2,694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.46x = 16,591,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591,029.82/4,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.91

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