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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.99, 6,452.22 and 2,661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.99, 6,452.22 and 2,661.23 is: 3,983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.99 : 6,452.22 = 2,661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.99/6,452.22 = 2,661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.99x = 6,452.22 × 2,661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.99x = 17,170,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170,841.43/4,309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.97

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