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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.65, 6,168.15 and 2,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.65, 6,168.15 and 2,702.43 is: 3,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.65 : 6,168.15 = 2,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.65/6,168.15 = 2,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.65x = 6,168.15 × 2,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.65x = 16,668,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,668,993.60/4,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.38

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