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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.94, 6,066.66 and 2,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.94, 6,066.66 and 2,720.08 is: 3,751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.94 : 6,066.66 = 2,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.94/6,066.66 = 2,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.94x = 6,066.66 × 2,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.94x = 16,501,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501,800.53/4,398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.31

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