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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,438.95, 6,659.24 and 2,562.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,438.95, 6,659.24 and 2,562.99 is: 3,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,438.95 : 6,659.24 = 2,562.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,438.95/6,659.24 = 2,562.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,438.95x = 6,659.24 × 2,562.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,438.95x = 17,067,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,552.71/4,438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.95

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