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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.94, 6,158.86 and 2,694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.94, 6,158.86 and 2,694.54 is: 3,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.94 : 6,158.86 = 2,694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.94/6,158.86 = 2,694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.94x = 6,158.86 × 2,694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.94x = 16,595,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,294.62/4,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.47

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