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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.44, 6,636.52 and 2,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.44, 6,636.52 and 2,477.02 is: 3,716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.44 : 6,636.52 = 2,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.44/6,636.52 = 2,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.44x = 6,636.52 × 2,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.44x = 16,438,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438,792.77/4,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.29

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