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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.88, 6,706.56 and 2,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.88, 6,706.56 and 2,162 is: 3,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.88 : 6,706.56 = 2,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.88/6,706.56 = 2,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.88x = 6,706.56 × 2,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.88x = 14,499,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499,582.72/4,468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.57

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