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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.95, 6,071.77 and 2,630.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.95, 6,071.77 and 2,630.51 is: 3,630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.95 : 6,071.77 = 2,630.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.95/6,071.77 = 2,630.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.95x = 6,071.77 × 2,630.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.95x = 15,971,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,851.70/4,399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.01

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