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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.08, 6,612.14 and 1,486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.08, 6,612.14 and 1,486.41 is: 2,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.08 : 6,612.14 = 1,486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.08/6,612.14 = 1,486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.08x = 6,612.14 × 1,486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.08x = 9,828,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828,343.59/4,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.62

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