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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.92, 6,584.68 and 2,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.92, 6,584.68 and 2,440.88 is: 3,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.92 : 6,584.68 = 2,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.92/6,584.68 = 2,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.92x = 6,584.68 × 2,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.92x = 16,072,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072,413.72/4,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.21

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