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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.37, 6,164.88 and 2,698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.37, 6,164.88 and 2,698.11 is: 3,724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.37 : 6,164.88 = 2,698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.37/6,164.88 = 2,698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.37x = 6,164.88 × 2,698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.37x = 16,633,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633,524.38/4,466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.17

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