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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.81, 6,685.96 and 2,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.81, 6,685.96 and 2,610.48 is: 3,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.81 : 6,685.96 = 2,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.81/6,685.96 = 2,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.81x = 6,685.96 × 2,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.81x = 17,453,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,564.86/4,458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.40

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