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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.46, 6,619.96 and 1,602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.46, 6,619.96 and 1,602.63 is: 2,403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.46 : 6,619.96 = 1,602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.46/6,619.96 = 1,602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.46x = 6,619.96 × 1,602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.46x = 10,609,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,609,346.49/4,414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.32

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