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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.44, 6,170.41 and 2,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.44, 6,170.41 and 2,609.44 is: 3,600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.44 : 6,170.41 = 2,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.44/6,170.41 = 2,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.44x = 6,170.41 × 2,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.44x = 16,101,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101,314.67/4,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.12

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