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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,471.68, 6,169.92 and 2,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,471.68, 6,169.92 and 2,608.32 is: 3,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,471.68 : 6,169.92 = 2,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,471.68/6,169.92 = 2,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,471.68x = 6,169.92 × 2,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,471.68x = 16,093,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,125.73/4,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.90

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