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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.41, 6,609.62 and 1,484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.41, 6,609.62 and 1,484.47 is: 2,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.41 : 6,609.62 = 1,484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.41/6,609.62 = 1,484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.41x = 6,609.62 × 1,484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.41x = 9,811,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811,782.60/4,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.71

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