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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,424.31, 6,631.70 and 2,082.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,424.31, 6,631.70 and 2,082.33 is: 3,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,424.31 : 6,631.70 = 2,082.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,424.31/6,631.70 = 2,082.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,424.31x = 6,631.70 × 2,082.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,424.31x = 13,809,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,809,377.45/4,424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.25

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