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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.69, 6,101.97 and 2,653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.69, 6,101.97 and 2,653.31 is: 3,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.69 : 6,101.97 = 2,653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.69/6,101.97 = 2,653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.69x = 6,101.97 × 2,653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.69x = 16,190,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,190,418.02/4,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.59

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