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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.68, 6,629.43 and 2,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.68, 6,629.43 and 2,233.86 is: 3,347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.68 : 6,629.43 = 2,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.68/6,629.43 = 2,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.68x = 6,629.43 × 2,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.68x = 14,809,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809,218.50/4,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.71

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