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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.83, 6,122.17 and 2,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.83, 6,122.17 and 2,668.41 is: 3,682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.83 : 6,122.17 = 2,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.83/6,122.17 = 2,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.83x = 6,122.17 × 2,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.83x = 16,336,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336,429.04/4,435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.84

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