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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,433.38, 6,118.08 and 2,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,433.38, 6,118.08 and 2,666 is: 3,679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,433.38 : 6,118.08 = 2,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,433.38/6,118.08 = 2,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,433.38x = 6,118.08 × 2,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,433.38x = 16,310,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310,801.28/4,433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.09

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