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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.65, 6,106.62 and 2,657.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.65, 6,106.62 and 2,657.29 is: 3,666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.65 : 6,106.62 = 2,657.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.65/6,106.62 = 2,657.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.65x = 6,106.62 × 2,657.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.65x = 16,227,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227,043.99/4,425.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.59

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