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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.52, 6,701.94 and 2,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.52, 6,701.94 and 2,002.88 is: 3,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.52 : 6,701.94 = 2,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.52/6,701.94 = 2,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.52x = 6,701.94 × 2,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.52x = 13,423,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423,181.59/4,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.94

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