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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.34, 6,701.94 and 2,621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.34, 6,701.94 and 2,621.01 is: 3,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.34 : 6,701.94 = 2,621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.34/6,701.94 = 2,621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.34x = 6,701.94 × 2,621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.34x = 17,565,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565,851.76/4,469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.30

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