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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.82, 6,702.57 and 2,129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.82, 6,702.57 and 2,129.43 is: 3,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.82 : 6,702.57 = 2,129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.82/6,702.57 = 2,129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.82x = 6,702.57 × 2,129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.82x = 14,272,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272,653.64/4,466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.26

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