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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.91, 6,164.51 and 2,698.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.91, 6,164.51 and 2,698.18 is: 3,723.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.91 : 6,164.51 = 2,698.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.91/6,164.51 = 2,698.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.91x = 6,164.51 × 2,698.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.91x = 16,632,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,928.69/4,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.58

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