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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.51, 6,642.36 and 2,235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.51, 6,642.36 and 2,235.77 is: 3,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.51 : 6,642.36 = 2,235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.51/6,642.36 = 2,235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.51x = 6,642.36 × 2,235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.51x = 14,850,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850,789.22/4,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.72

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