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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.90, 6,167.98 and 2,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.90, 6,167.98 and 2,581.72 is: 3,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.90 : 6,167.98 = 2,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.90/6,167.98 = 2,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.90x = 6,167.98 × 2,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.90x = 15,923,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923,997.33/4,468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.29

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