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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.50, 6,609.90 and 2,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.50, 6,609.90 and 2,663.52 is: 3,985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.50 : 6,609.90 = 2,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.50/6,609.90 = 2,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.50x = 6,609.90 × 2,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.50x = 17,605,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605,600.85/4,417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.42

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