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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.57, 6,699.15 and 2,127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.57, 6,699.15 and 2,127.23 is: 3,191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.57 : 6,699.15 = 2,127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.57/6,699.15 = 2,127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.57x = 6,699.15 × 2,127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.57x = 14,250,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,599.36/4,464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.93

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