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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.67, 6,112.94 and 2,661.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.67, 6,112.94 and 2,661.27 is: 3,672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.67 : 6,112.94 = 2,661.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.67/6,112.94 = 2,661.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.67x = 6,112.94 × 2,661.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.67x = 16,268,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268,190.49/4,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.55

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