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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.93, 6,616.54 and 2,660.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.93, 6,616.54 and 2,660.95 is: 3,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.93 : 6,616.54 = 2,660.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.93/6,616.54 = 2,660.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.93x = 6,616.54 × 2,660.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.93x = 17,606,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,258.92/4,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.09

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