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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.29, 6,650.82 and 2,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.29, 6,650.82 and 2,586.96 is: 3,879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.29 : 6,650.82 = 2,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.29/6,650.82 = 2,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.29x = 6,650.82 × 2,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.29x = 17,205,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,405.31/4,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.21

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