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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.74, 6,575.85 and 2,653.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.74, 6,575.85 and 2,653.78 is: 3,976.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.74 : 6,575.85 = 2,653.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.74/6,575.85 = 2,653.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.74x = 6,575.85 × 2,653.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.74x = 17,450,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,859.21/4,388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.28

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