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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.84, 6,591.74 and 2,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.84, 6,591.74 and 2,444.84 is: 3,668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.84 : 6,591.74 = 2,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.84/6,591.74 = 2,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.84x = 6,591.74 × 2,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.84x = 16,115,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,115,749.62/4,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.64

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