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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,403.28, 6,597.48 and 2,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,403.28, 6,597.48 and 2,668.26 is: 3,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,403.28 : 6,597.48 = 2,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,403.28/6,597.48 = 2,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,403.28x = 6,597.48 × 2,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,403.28x = 17,603,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,603,791.98/4,403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.88

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