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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.82, 6,702.54 and 2,129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.82, 6,702.54 and 2,129.49 is: 3,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.82 : 6,702.54 = 2,129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.82/6,702.54 = 2,129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.82x = 6,702.54 × 2,129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.82x = 14,272,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272,991.90/4,466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.34

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