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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464, 6,160.86 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464, 6,160.86 and 2,601 is: 3,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464 : 6,160.86 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464/6,160.86 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464x = 6,160.86 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464x = 16,024,396.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,396.86/4,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.69

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