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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.82, 6,699.57 and 2,127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.82, 6,699.57 and 2,127.43 is: 3,192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.82 : 6,699.57 = 2,127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.82/6,699.57 = 2,127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.82x = 6,699.57 × 2,127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.82x = 14,252,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,866.21/4,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.26

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