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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.06, 6,655.59 and 2,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.06, 6,655.59 and 2,584.32 is: 3,876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.06 : 6,655.59 = 2,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.06/6,655.59 = 2,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.06x = 6,655.59 × 2,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.06x = 17,200,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,174.35/4,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.48

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