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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.74, 6,636.84 and 1,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.74, 6,636.84 and 1,502.28 is: 2,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.74 : 6,636.84 = 1,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.74/6,636.84 = 1,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.74x = 6,636.84 × 1,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.74x = 9,970,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,392.00/4,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.84

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