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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.66, 6,629.95 and 2,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.66, 6,629.95 and 2,233.02 is: 3,346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.66 : 6,629.95 = 2,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.66/6,629.95 = 2,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.66x = 6,629.95 × 2,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.66x = 14,804,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,804,810.95/4,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.73

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