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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.44, 6,432.98 and 2,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.44, 6,432.98 and 2,672.18 is: 3,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.44 : 6,432.98 = 2,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.44/6,432.98 = 2,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.44x = 6,432.98 × 2,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.44x = 17,190,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,080.50/4,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.72

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