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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.61, 6,689.05 and 2,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.61, 6,689.05 and 2,998.13 is: 4,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.61 : 6,689.05 = 2,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.61/6,689.05 = 2,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.61x = 6,689.05 × 2,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.61x = 20,054,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,600.54/4,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.92

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