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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.28, 6,444.96 and 3,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.28, 6,444.96 and 3,731.60 is: 5,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.28 : 6,444.96 = 3,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.28/6,444.96 = 3,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.28x = 6,444.96 × 3,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.28x = 24,050,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050,012.74/4,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.69

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