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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.29, 6,709.86 and 2,618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.29, 6,709.86 and 2,618.68 is: 3,934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.29 : 6,709.86 = 2,618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.29/6,709.86 = 2,618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.29x = 6,709.86 × 2,618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.29x = 17,570,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570,976.18/4,466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.13

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