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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.28, 6,610.33 and 2,559.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.28, 6,610.33 and 2,559.97 is: 3,838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.28 : 6,610.33 = 2,559.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.28/6,610.33 = 2,559.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.28x = 6,610.33 × 2,559.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.28x = 16,922,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922,246.49/4,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.74

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