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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.08, 6,616.77 and 2,327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.08, 6,616.77 and 2,327.57 is: 3,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.08 : 6,616.77 = 2,327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.08/6,616.77 = 2,327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.08x = 6,616.77 × 2,327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.08x = 15,400,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,962.27/4,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.80

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