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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.03, 6,018.26 and 2,660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.03, 6,018.26 and 2,660.90 is: 3,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.03 : 6,018.26 = 2,660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.03/6,018.26 = 2,660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.03x = 6,018.26 × 2,660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.03x = 16,013,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013,944.64/4,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.21

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