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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,413.94, 6,617.94 and 2,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,413.94, 6,617.94 and 2,331.76 is: 3,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,413.94 : 6,617.94 = 2,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,413.94/6,617.94 = 2,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,413.94x = 6,617.94 × 2,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,413.94x = 15,431,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,447.77/4,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.07

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