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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.88, 6,367.08 and 2,601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.88, 6,367.08 and 2,601.68 is: 3,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.88 : 6,367.08 = 2,601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.88/6,367.08 = 2,601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.88x = 6,367.08 × 2,601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.88x = 16,565,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,104.69/4,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.37

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