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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.48, 6,114.60 and 2,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.48, 6,114.60 and 2,662.44 is: 3,673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.48 : 6,114.60 = 2,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.48/6,114.60 = 2,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.48x = 6,114.60 × 2,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.48x = 16,279,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279,755.62/4,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.66

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