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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,428.27, 6,111.02 and 2,659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,428.27, 6,111.02 and 2,659.90 is: 3,670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,428.27 : 6,111.02 = 2,659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,428.27/6,111.02 = 2,659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,428.27x = 6,111.02 × 2,659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,428.27x = 16,254,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,702.10/4,428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.67

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