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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.62, 6,159.69 and 2,694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.62, 6,159.69 and 2,694.35 is: 3,718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.62 : 6,159.69 = 2,694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.62/6,159.69 = 2,694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.62x = 6,159.69 × 2,694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.62x = 16,596,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,596,329.95/4,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.97

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