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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.59, 6,639.89 and 2,085.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.59, 6,639.89 and 2,085.15 is: 3,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.59 : 6,639.89 = 2,085.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.59/6,639.89 = 2,085.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.59x = 6,639.89 × 2,085.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.59x = 13,845,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,845,166.63/4,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.73

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