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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.26, 6,109.64 and 2,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.26, 6,109.64 and 2,658.90 is: 3,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.26 : 6,109.64 = 2,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.26/6,109.64 = 2,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.26x = 6,109.64 × 2,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.26x = 16,244,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,244,906.52/4,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.29

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