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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.88, 6,164.16 and 2,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.88, 6,164.16 and 2,697.44 is: 3,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.88 : 6,164.16 = 2,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.88/6,164.16 = 2,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.88x = 6,164.16 × 2,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.88x = 16,627,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,451.75/4,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.39

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