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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.60, 6,065.66 and 2,825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.60, 6,065.66 and 2,825.62 is: 3,898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.60 : 6,065.66 = 2,825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.60/6,065.66 = 2,825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.60x = 6,065.66 × 2,825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.60x = 17,139,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,139,250.21/4,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.30

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