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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.17, 6,444.40 and 2,681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.17, 6,444.40 and 2,681.09 is: 3,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.17 : 6,444.40 = 2,681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.17/6,444.40 = 2,681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.17x = 6,444.40 × 2,681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.17x = 17,278,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,016.40/4,669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.45

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