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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,420.62, 6,632.55 and 2,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,420.62, 6,632.55 and 2,340.72 is: 3,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,420.62 : 6,632.55 = 2,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,420.62/6,632.55 = 2,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,420.62x = 6,632.55 × 2,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,420.62x = 15,524,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524,942.44/4,420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.94

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