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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.44, 6,444.78 and 2,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.44, 6,444.78 and 2,681.34 is: 3,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.44 : 6,444.78 = 2,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.44/6,444.78 = 2,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.44x = 6,444.78 × 2,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.44x = 17,280,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,646.41/4,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.80

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