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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,424.79, 6,641.28 and 2,235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,424.79, 6,641.28 and 2,235.06 is: 3,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,424.79 : 6,641.28 = 2,235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,424.79/6,641.28 = 2,235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,424.79x = 6,641.28 × 2,235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,424.79x = 14,843,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,659.28/4,424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.66

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