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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.10, 6,603.55 and 2,215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.10, 6,603.55 and 2,215.42 is: 3,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.10 : 6,603.55 = 2,215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.10/6,603.55 = 2,215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.10x = 6,603.55 × 2,215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.10x = 14,629,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,629,636.74/4,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.31

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