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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.87, 6,160.04 and 2,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.87, 6,160.04 and 2,694.60 is: 3,719.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.87 : 6,160.04 = 2,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.87/6,160.04 = 2,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.87x = 6,160.04 × 2,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.87x = 16,598,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,799.51/4,462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.31

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