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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.72, 6,066.58 and 2,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.72, 6,066.58 and 2,604.18 is: 3,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.72 : 6,066.58 = 2,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.72/6,066.58 = 2,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.72x = 6,066.58 × 2,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.72x = 15,798,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798,466.30/4,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.42

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