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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.95, 6,588.12 and 2,442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.95, 6,588.12 and 2,442.68 is: 3,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.95 : 6,588.12 = 2,442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.95/6,588.12 = 2,442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.95x = 6,588.12 × 2,442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.95x = 16,092,668.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092,668.96/4,391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.13

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