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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.21, 6,633.59 and 2,579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.21, 6,633.59 and 2,579.88 is: 3,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.21 : 6,633.59 = 2,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.21/6,633.59 = 2,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.21x = 6,633.59 × 2,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.21x = 17,113,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,872.62/4,427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.61

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