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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.89, 6,686.31 and 2,610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.89, 6,686.31 and 2,610.47 is: 3,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.89 : 6,686.31 = 2,610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.89/6,686.31 = 2,610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.89x = 6,686.31 × 2,610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.89x = 17,454,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,411.67/4,458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.52

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