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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.92, 6,703.53 and 2,127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.92, 6,703.53 and 2,127.72 is: 3,191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.92 : 6,703.53 = 2,127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.92/6,703.53 = 2,127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.92x = 6,703.53 × 2,127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.92x = 14,263,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263,234.85/4,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.65

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