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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.41, 6,159.68 and 2,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.41, 6,159.68 and 2,694.68 is: 3,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.41 : 6,159.68 = 2,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.41/6,159.68 = 2,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.41x = 6,159.68 × 2,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.41x = 16,598,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,366.50/4,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.76

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