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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.34, 6,113.93 and 2,661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.34, 6,113.93 and 2,661.62 is: 3,673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.34 : 6,113.93 = 2,661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.34/6,113.93 = 2,661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.34x = 6,113.93 × 2,661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.34x = 16,272,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,272,914.49/4,430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.06

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