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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.76, 6,662.40 and 2,593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.76, 6,662.40 and 2,593.25 is: 3,884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.76 : 6,662.40 = 2,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.76/6,662.40 = 2,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.76x = 6,662.40 × 2,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.76x = 17,277,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,241.97/4,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.49

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