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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.48, 6,111.84 and 2,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.48, 6,111.84 and 2,660.44 is: 3,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.48 : 6,111.84 = 2,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.48/6,111.84 = 2,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.48x = 6,111.84 × 2,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.48x = 16,260,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,183.61/4,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.90

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