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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.90, 6,336.55 and 2,660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.90, 6,336.55 and 2,660.90 is: 3,994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.90 : 6,336.55 = 2,660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.90/6,336.55 = 2,660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.90x = 6,336.55 × 2,660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.90x = 16,860,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,860,925.90/4,220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.63

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