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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.58, 6,121.82 and 2,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.58, 6,121.82 and 2,668.16 is: 3,682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.58 : 6,121.82 = 2,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.58/6,121.82 = 2,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.58x = 6,121.82 × 2,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.58x = 16,333,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,971.31/4,435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.49

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