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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.28, 6,584.10 and 2,440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.28, 6,584.10 and 2,440.45 is: 3,658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.28 : 6,584.10 = 2,440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.28/6,584.10 = 2,440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.28x = 6,584.10 × 2,440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.28x = 16,068,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068,166.85/4,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.27

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