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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.76, 6,694.56 and 2,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.76, 6,694.56 and 2,386.08 is: 3,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.76 : 6,694.56 = 2,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.76/6,694.56 = 2,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.76x = 6,694.56 × 2,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.76x = 15,973,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,755.72/4,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.74

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