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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,413.95, 6,601.48 and 2,560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,413.95, 6,601.48 and 2,560.27 is: 3,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,413.95 : 6,601.48 = 2,560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,413.95/6,601.48 = 2,560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,413.95x = 6,601.48 × 2,560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,413.95x = 16,901,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901,571.20/4,413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.13

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