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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.76, 6,701.16 and 2,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.76, 6,701.16 and 2,388.26 is: 3,581.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.76 : 6,701.16 = 2,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.76/6,701.16 = 2,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.76x = 6,701.16 × 2,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.76x = 16,004,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,112.38/4,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.33

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