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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.36, 6,114.51 and 2,663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.36, 6,114.51 and 2,663.01 is: 3,674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.36 : 6,114.51 = 2,663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.36/6,114.51 = 2,663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.36x = 6,114.51 × 2,663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.36x = 16,283,001.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283,001.28/4,431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.49

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