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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.49, 6,444.61 and 2,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.49, 6,444.61 and 2,901.45 is: 4,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.49 : 6,444.61 = 2,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.49/6,444.61 = 2,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.49x = 6,444.61 × 2,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.49x = 18,698,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,698,746.92/4,670.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.59

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