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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.08, 6,698.40 and 2,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.08, 6,698.40 and 2,126.72 is: 3,191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.08 : 6,698.40 = 2,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.08/6,698.40 = 2,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.08x = 6,698.40 × 2,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.08x = 14,245,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,621.25/4,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.17

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