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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.83, 6,161.46 and 2,696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.83, 6,161.46 and 2,696.09 is: 3,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.83 : 6,161.46 = 2,696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.83/6,161.46 = 2,696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.83x = 6,161.46 × 2,696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.83x = 16,611,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611,850.69/4,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.60

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