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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,413.95, 6,618.79 and 2,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,413.95, 6,618.79 and 2,565.60 is: 3,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,413.95 : 6,618.79 = 2,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,413.95/6,618.79 = 2,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,413.95x = 6,618.79 × 2,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,413.95x = 16,981,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981,154.80/4,413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.16

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