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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,404.21, 6,606.96 and 1,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,404.21, 6,606.96 and 1,481.52 is: 2,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,404.21 : 6,606.96 = 1,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,404.21/6,606.96 = 1,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,404.21x = 6,606.96 × 1,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,404.21x = 9,788,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788,343.38/4,404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.50

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