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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.70, 6,158.23 and 2,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.70, 6,158.23 and 2,695.28 is: 3,719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.70 : 6,158.23 = 2,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.70/6,158.23 = 2,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.70x = 6,158.23 × 2,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.70x = 16,598,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,116.63/4,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.30

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