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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,479.22, 6,709.58 and 2,624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,479.22, 6,709.58 and 2,624.71 is: 3,931.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,479.22 : 6,709.58 = 2,624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,479.22/6,709.58 = 2,624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,479.22x = 6,709.58 × 2,624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,479.22x = 17,610,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610,668.17/4,479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.64

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