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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.94, 6,644.34 and 2,582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.94, 6,644.34 and 2,582.52 is: 3,872.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.94 : 6,644.34 = 2,582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.94/6,644.34 = 2,582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.94x = 6,644.34 × 2,582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.94x = 17,159,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,159,140.94/4,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.57

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