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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.46, 6,114.60 and 2,662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.46, 6,114.60 and 2,662.14 is: 3,674.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.46 : 6,114.60 = 2,662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.46/6,114.60 = 2,662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.46x = 6,114.60 × 2,662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.46x = 16,277,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277,921.24/4,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.09

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