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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.08, 6,623.58 and 1,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.08, 6,623.58 and 1,337 is: 2,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.08 : 6,623.58 = 1,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.08/6,623.58 = 1,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.08x = 6,623.58 × 1,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.08x = 8,855,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,726.46/4,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.79

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