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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.78, 6,612.03 and 2,215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.78, 6,612.03 and 2,215.38 is: 3,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.78 : 6,612.03 = 2,215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.78/6,612.03 = 2,215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.78x = 6,612.03 × 2,215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.78x = 14,648,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,648,159.02/4,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.25

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