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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.36, 6,638.36 and 2,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.36, 6,638.36 and 2,232.88 is: 3,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.36 : 6,638.36 = 2,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.36/6,638.36 = 2,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.36x = 6,638.36 × 2,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.36x = 14,822,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,822,661.28/4,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.48

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