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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.88, 6,598.61 and 2,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.88, 6,598.61 and 2,844.06 is: 4,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.88 : 6,598.61 = 2,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.88/6,598.61 = 2,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.88x = 6,598.61 × 2,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.88x = 18,766,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,766,867.57/4,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.90

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