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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.96, 6,122.16 and 2,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.96, 6,122.16 and 2,668.48 is: 3,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.96 : 6,122.16 = 2,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.96/6,122.16 = 2,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.96x = 6,122.16 × 2,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.96x = 16,336,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336,861.52/4,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.82

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