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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.42, 6,683.80 and 2,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.42, 6,683.80 and 2,604.88 is: 3,910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.42 : 6,683.80 = 2,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.42/6,683.80 = 2,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.42x = 6,683.80 × 2,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.42x = 17,410,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,410,496.94/4,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.34

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