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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.68, 6,668.64 and 2,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.68, 6,668.64 and 2,597.40 is: 3,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.68 : 6,668.64 = 2,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.68/6,668.64 = 2,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.68x = 6,668.64 × 2,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.68x = 17,321,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321,125.54/4,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.05

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