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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.93, 6,589.89 and 2,445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.93, 6,589.89 and 2,445.21 is: 3,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.93 : 6,589.89 = 2,445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.93/6,589.89 = 2,445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.93x = 6,589.89 × 2,445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.93x = 16,113,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113,693.78/4,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.09

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