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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.26, 6,112.17 and 2,660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.26, 6,112.17 and 2,660.22 is: 3,670.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.26 : 6,112.17 = 2,660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.26/6,112.17 = 2,660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.26x = 6,112.17 × 2,660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.26x = 16,259,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,716.88/4,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.98

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