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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.96, 6,618.60 and 2,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.96, 6,618.60 and 2,656.44 is: 3,985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.96 : 6,618.60 = 2,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.96/6,618.60 = 2,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.96x = 6,618.60 × 2,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.96x = 17,581,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,913.78/4,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.96

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