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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.96, 6,726.54 and 2,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.96, 6,726.54 and 2,408.72 is: 3,605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.96 : 6,726.54 = 2,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.96/6,726.54 = 2,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.96x = 6,726.54 × 2,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.96x = 16,202,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202,351.43/4,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.36

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