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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.55, 6,357.60 and 2,596.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.55, 6,357.60 and 2,596.09 is: 3,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.55 : 6,357.60 = 2,596.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.55/6,357.60 = 2,596.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.55x = 6,357.60 × 2,596.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.55x = 16,504,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504,901.78/4,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.49

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