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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,044.60, 5,581.98 and 2,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,044.60, 5,581.98 and 2,366.82 is: 3,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,044.60 : 5,581.98 = 2,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,044.60/5,581.98 = 2,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,044.60x = 5,581.98 × 2,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,044.60x = 13,211,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211,541.90/4,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.46

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