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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.74, 6,636.90 and 2,650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.74, 6,636.90 and 2,650.18 is: 3,965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.74 : 6,636.90 = 2,650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.74/6,636.90 = 2,650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.74x = 6,636.90 × 2,650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.74x = 17,588,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588,979.64/4,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.29

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