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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.26, 6,454.35 and 2,660.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.26, 6,454.35 and 2,660.01 is: 3,992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.26 : 6,454.35 = 2,660.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.26/6,454.35 = 2,660.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.26x = 6,454.35 × 2,660.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.26x = 17,168,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,635.54/4,300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.46

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