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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.44, 6,101.32 and 2,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.44, 6,101.32 and 2,652.16 is: 3,659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.44 : 6,101.32 = 2,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.44/6,101.32 = 2,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.44x = 6,101.32 × 2,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.44x = 16,181,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,676.85/4,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.82

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