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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.77, 6,661.98 and 2,594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.77, 6,661.98 and 2,594.35 is: 3,890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.77 : 6,661.98 = 2,594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.77/6,661.98 = 2,594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.77x = 6,661.98 × 2,594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.77x = 17,283,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,507.81/4,442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.25

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