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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.85, 6,161.40 and 2,695.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.85, 6,161.40 and 2,695.59 is: 3,720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.85 : 6,161.40 = 2,695.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.85/6,161.40 = 2,695.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.85x = 6,161.40 × 2,695.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.85x = 16,608,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608,608.23/4,463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.69

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