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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.50, 6,112.68 and 2,661.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.50, 6,112.68 and 2,661.06 is: 3,672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.50 : 6,112.68 = 2,661.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.50/6,112.68 = 2,661.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.50x = 6,112.68 × 2,661.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.50x = 16,266,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,208.24/4,429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.24

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