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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.12, 6,960.96 and 2,448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.12, 6,960.96 and 2,448.12 is: 3,669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.12 : 6,960.96 = 2,448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.12/6,960.96 = 2,448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.12x = 6,960.96 × 2,448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.12x = 17,041,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,265.40/4,644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.43

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