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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.79, 6,166.77 and 2,700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.79, 6,166.77 and 2,700.09 is: 3,726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.79 : 6,166.77 = 2,700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.79/6,166.77 = 2,700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.79x = 6,166.77 × 2,700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.79x = 16,650,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650,834.01/4,468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.03

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