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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.66, 6,114.32 and 2,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.66, 6,114.32 and 2,662.29 is: 3,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.66 : 6,114.32 = 2,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.66/6,114.32 = 2,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.66x = 6,114.32 × 2,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.66x = 16,278,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,079.68/4,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.97

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