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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.08, 6,489.44 and 2,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.08, 6,489.44 and 2,599.76 is: 3,894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.08 : 6,489.44 = 2,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.08/6,489.44 = 2,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.08x = 6,489.44 × 2,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.08x = 16,870,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,870,986.53/4,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.43

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