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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.86, 6,111.27 and 2,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.86, 6,111.27 and 2,660.44 is: 3,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.86 : 6,111.27 = 2,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.86/6,111.27 = 2,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.86x = 6,111.27 × 2,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.86x = 16,258,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258,651.88/4,429.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.24

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