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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.44, 6,436.80 and 2,656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.44, 6,436.80 and 2,656.64 is: 3,975.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.44 : 6,436.80 = 2,656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.44/6,436.80 = 2,656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.44x = 6,436.80 × 2,656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.44x = 17,100,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,260.35/4,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.47

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