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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422.55, 6,101.79 and 2,653.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,422.55, 6,101.79 and 2,653.51 is: 3,661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,422.55 : 6,101.79 = 2,653.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,422.55/6,101.79 = 2,653.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,422.55x = 6,101.79 × 2,653.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,422.55x = 16,191,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191,160.78/4,422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.05

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