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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.83, 6,629.03 and 2,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.83, 6,629.03 and 2,666.88 is: 3,996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.83 : 6,629.03 = 2,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.83/6,629.03 = 2,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.83x = 6,629.03 × 2,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.83x = 17,678,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678,814.19/4,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.27

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