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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.76, 6,112.38 and 2,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.76, 6,112.38 and 2,659.26 is: 3,668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.76 : 6,112.38 = 2,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.76/6,112.38 = 2,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.76x = 6,112.38 × 2,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.76x = 16,254,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,407.64/4,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.54

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