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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.92, 6,105.44 and 2,656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.92, 6,105.44 and 2,656.48 is: 3,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.92 : 6,105.44 = 2,656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.92/6,105.44 = 2,656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.92x = 6,105.44 × 2,656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.92x = 16,218,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,218,979.25/4,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.20

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