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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,438.71, 6,655.91 and 2,359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,438.71, 6,655.91 and 2,359.71 is: 3,538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,438.71 : 6,655.91 = 2,359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,438.71/6,655.91 = 2,359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,438.71x = 6,655.91 × 2,359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,438.71x = 15,706,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706,005.59/4,438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.42

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