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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.16, 6,431.67 and 2,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.16, 6,431.67 and 2,671.44 is: 3,686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.16 : 6,431.67 = 2,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.16/6,431.67 = 2,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.16x = 6,431.67 × 2,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.16x = 17,181,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,820.50/4,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.17

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