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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,420.08, 6,099.71 and 2,651.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,420.08, 6,099.71 and 2,651.67 is: 3,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,420.08 : 6,099.71 = 2,651.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,420.08/6,099.71 = 2,651.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,420.08x = 6,099.71 × 2,651.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,420.08x = 16,174,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174,404.76/4,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.30

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