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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.32, 6,637.98 and 2,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.32, 6,637.98 and 2,235.90 is: 3,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.32 : 6,637.98 = 2,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.32/6,637.98 = 2,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.32x = 6,637.98 × 2,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.32x = 14,841,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841,859.48/4,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.85

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