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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.96, 6,113.88 and 2,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.96, 6,113.88 and 2,662.48 is: 3,674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.96 : 6,113.88 = 2,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.96/6,113.88 = 2,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.96x = 6,113.88 × 2,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.96x = 16,278,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,083.22/4,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.54

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