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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.57, 6,114.69 and 2,662.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.57, 6,114.69 and 2,662.74 is: 3,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.57 : 6,114.69 = 2,662.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.57/6,114.69 = 2,662.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.57x = 6,114.69 × 2,662.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.57x = 16,281,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281,829.65/4,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.89

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