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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425, 6,637.65 and 2,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425, 6,637.65 and 2,232.54 is: 3,348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425 : 6,637.65 = 2,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425/6,637.65 = 2,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425x = 6,637.65 × 2,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425x = 14,818,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818,819.13/4,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.89

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