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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.84, 6,114.31 and 2,662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.84, 6,114.31 and 2,662.11 is: 3,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.84 : 6,114.31 = 2,662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.84/6,114.31 = 2,662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.84x = 6,114.31 × 2,662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.84x = 16,276,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276,959.14/4,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.56

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