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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.36, 6,099.20 and 2,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.36, 6,099.20 and 2,651.76 is: 3,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.36 : 6,099.20 = 2,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.36/6,099.20 = 2,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.36x = 6,099.20 × 2,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.36x = 16,173,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173,614.59/4,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.06

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