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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.08, 6,120.42 and 2,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.08, 6,120.42 and 2,666.71 is: 3,680.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.08 : 6,120.42 = 2,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.08/6,120.42 = 2,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.08x = 6,120.42 × 2,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.08x = 16,321,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,321,385.22/4,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.07

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