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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.82, 6,636.36 and 1,501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.82, 6,636.36 and 1,501.13 is: 2,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.82 : 6,636.36 = 1,501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.82/6,636.36 = 1,501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.82x = 6,636.36 × 1,501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.82x = 9,962,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,005.91/4,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.90

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