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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.66, 6,607.89 and 2,558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.66, 6,607.89 and 2,558.34 is: 3,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.66 : 6,607.89 = 2,558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.66/6,607.89 = 2,558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.66x = 6,607.89 × 2,558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.66x = 16,905,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905,229.30/4,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.30

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