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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.80, 6,611.04 and 2,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.80, 6,611.04 and 2,214.24 is: 3,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.80 : 6,611.04 = 2,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.80/6,611.04 = 2,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.80x = 6,611.04 × 2,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.80x = 14,638,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638,429.21/4,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.28

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