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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.89, 6,105.69 and 2,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.89, 6,105.69 and 2,655.84 is: 3,665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.89 : 6,105.69 = 2,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.89/6,105.69 = 2,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.89x = 6,105.69 × 2,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.89x = 16,215,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,215,735.73/4,423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.49

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