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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.84, 6,592.56 and 2,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.84, 6,592.56 and 2,663.20 is: 3,990.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.84 : 6,592.56 = 2,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.84/6,592.56 = 2,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.84x = 6,592.56 × 2,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.84x = 17,557,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,557,305.79/4,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.44

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