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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.99, 6,639.53 and 2,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.99, 6,639.53 and 2,053.48 is: 3,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.99 : 6,639.53 = 2,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.99/6,639.53 = 2,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.99x = 6,639.53 × 2,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.99x = 13,634,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,634,142.06/4,427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.08

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