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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.58, 6,639.88 and 2,477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.58, 6,639.88 and 2,477.72 is: 3,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.58 : 6,639.88 = 2,477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.58/6,639.88 = 2,477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.58x = 6,639.88 × 2,477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.58x = 16,451,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451,763.47/4,426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.59

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