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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.38, 6,444.36 and 2,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.38, 6,444.36 and 2,991.06 is: 4,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.38 : 6,444.36 = 2,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.38/6,444.36 = 2,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.38x = 6,444.36 × 2,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.38x = 19,275,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,275,467.42/4,669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.06

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