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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.80, 6,162.50 and 2,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.80, 6,162.50 and 2,697 is: 3,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.80 : 6,162.50 = 2,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.80/6,162.50 = 2,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.80x = 6,162.50 × 2,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.80x = 16,620,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620,262.50/4,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.68

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