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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,409.76, 6,607.79 and 2,556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,409.76, 6,607.79 and 2,556.28 is: 3,830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,409.76 : 6,607.79 = 2,556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,409.76/6,607.79 = 2,556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,409.76x = 6,607.79 × 2,556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,409.76x = 16,891,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891,361.42/4,409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.45

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