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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,434.71, 6,119.91 and 2,666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,434.71, 6,119.91 and 2,666.34 is: 3,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,434.71 : 6,119.91 = 2,666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,434.71/6,119.91 = 2,666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,434.71x = 6,119.91 × 2,666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,434.71x = 16,317,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317,760.83/4,434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.56

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