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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.84, 6,669.92 and 2,598.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.84, 6,669.92 and 2,598.53 is: 3,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.84 : 6,669.92 = 2,598.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.84/6,669.92 = 2,598.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.84x = 6,669.92 × 2,598.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.84x = 17,332,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,010.39/4,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.48

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