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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.77, 6,664.98 and 2,596.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.77, 6,664.98 and 2,596.35 is: 3,893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.77 : 6,664.98 = 2,596.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.77/6,664.98 = 2,596.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.77x = 6,664.98 × 2,596.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.77x = 17,304,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304,620.82/4,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.25

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