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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.88, 6,663.72 and 2,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.88, 6,663.72 and 2,594.88 is: 3,891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.88 : 6,663.72 = 2,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.88/6,663.72 = 2,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.88x = 6,663.72 × 2,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.88x = 17,291,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291,553.75/4,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.97

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