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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.11, 6,161.33 and 2,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.11, 6,161.33 and 2,671.72 is: 3,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.11 : 6,161.33 = 2,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.11/6,161.33 = 2,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.11x = 6,161.33 × 2,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.11x = 16,461,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461,348.59/4,464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.49

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