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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.76, 6,159.99 and 2,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.76, 6,159.99 and 2,695.32 is: 3,719.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.76 : 6,159.99 = 2,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.76/6,159.99 = 2,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.76x = 6,159.99 × 2,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.76x = 16,603,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603,144.25/4,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.54

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