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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.98, 6,113.91 and 2,661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.98, 6,113.91 and 2,661.94 is: 3,672.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.98 : 6,113.91 = 2,661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.98/6,113.91 = 2,661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.98x = 6,113.91 × 2,661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.98x = 16,274,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,861.59/4,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.97

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