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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.65, 6,366.98 and 1,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.65, 6,366.98 and 1,322.96 is: 1,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.65 : 6,366.98 = 1,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.65/6,366.98 = 1,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.65x = 6,366.98 × 1,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.65x = 8,423,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,259.86/4,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.44

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