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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.98, 6,637.05 and 2,578.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.98, 6,637.05 and 2,578.37 is: 3,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.98 : 6,637.05 = 2,578.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.98/6,637.05 = 2,578.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.98x = 6,637.05 × 2,578.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.98x = 17,112,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112,737.42/4,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.43

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