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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.85, 6,617.50 and 2,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.85, 6,617.50 and 2,332.26 is: 3,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.85 : 6,617.50 = 2,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.85/6,617.50 = 2,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.85x = 6,617.50 × 2,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.85x = 15,433,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,433,724.72/4,416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.29

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