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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.70, 6,103.14 and 2,654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.70, 6,103.14 and 2,654.66 is: 3,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.70 : 6,103.14 = 2,654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.70/6,103.14 = 2,654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.70x = 6,103.14 × 2,654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.70x = 16,201,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,761.63/4,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.49

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