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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.55, 6,110.69 and 2,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.55, 6,110.69 and 2,659.23 is: 3,670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.55 : 6,110.69 = 2,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.55/6,110.69 = 2,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.55x = 6,110.69 × 2,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.55x = 16,249,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,716.87/4,427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.14

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