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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.96, 6,660.90 and 2,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.96, 6,660.90 and 2,593.64 is: 3,889.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.96 : 6,660.90 = 2,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.96/6,660.90 = 2,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.96x = 6,660.90 × 2,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.96x = 17,275,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,976.68/4,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.27

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