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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.02, 6,602.72 and 2,647.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.02, 6,602.72 and 2,647.49 is: 3,965.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.02 : 6,602.72 = 2,647.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.02/6,602.72 = 2,647.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.02x = 6,602.72 × 2,647.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.02x = 17,480,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480,588.92/4,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.63

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