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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.20, 6,159.71 and 2,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.20, 6,159.71 and 2,695.91 is: 3,719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.20 : 6,159.71 = 2,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.20/6,159.71 = 2,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.20x = 6,159.71 × 2,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.20x = 16,605,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,605,999.73/4,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.81

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