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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.98, 6,114.72 and 2,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.98, 6,114.72 and 2,663.56 is: 3,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.98 : 6,114.72 = 2,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.98/6,114.72 = 2,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.98x = 6,114.72 × 2,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.98x = 16,286,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,923.60/4,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.69

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