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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.78, 6,660.53 and 2,099.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.78, 6,660.53 and 2,099.85 is: 3,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.78 : 6,660.53 = 2,099.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.78/6,660.53 = 2,099.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.78x = 6,660.53 × 2,099.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.78x = 13,986,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986,113.92/4,441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.76

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