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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,424.58, 6,636.88 and 2,475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,424.58, 6,636.88 and 2,475.72 is: 3,713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,424.58 : 6,636.88 = 2,475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,424.58/6,636.88 = 2,475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,424.58x = 6,636.88 × 2,475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,424.58x = 16,431,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,431,056.55/4,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.59

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