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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.67, 6,360.50 and 1,778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.67, 6,360.50 and 1,778.14 is: 2,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.67 : 6,360.50 = 1,778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.67/6,360.50 = 1,778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.67x = 6,360.50 × 1,778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.67x = 11,309,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,309,850.58/4,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.48

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