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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.34, 6,774.68 and 2,671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.34, 6,774.68 and 2,671.22 is: 3,686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.34 : 6,774.68 = 2,671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.34/6,774.68 = 2,671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.34x = 6,774.68 × 2,671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.34x = 18,096,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096,646.22/4,909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.17

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