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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.91, 6,663.78 and 2,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.91, 6,663.78 and 2,588.48 is: 3,884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.91 : 6,663.78 = 2,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.91/6,663.78 = 2,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.91x = 6,663.78 × 2,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.91x = 17,249,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,027.94/4,439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.99

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