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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.61, 6,451.66 and 2,660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.61, 6,451.66 and 2,660.86 is: 3,983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.61 : 6,451.66 = 2,660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.61/6,451.66 = 2,660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.61x = 6,451.66 × 2,660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.61x = 17,166,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166,918.47/4,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.40

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