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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.27, 6,580.97 and 2,657.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.27, 6,580.97 and 2,657.25 is: 3,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.27 : 6,580.97 = 2,657.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.27/6,580.97 = 2,657.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.27x = 6,580.97 × 2,657.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.27x = 17,487,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,487,269.25/4,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.37

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