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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.81, 6,634.61 and 2,231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.81, 6,634.61 and 2,231.99 is: 3,345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.81 : 6,634.61 = 2,231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.81/6,634.61 = 2,231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.81x = 6,634.61 × 2,231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.81x = 14,808,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,808,372.09/4,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.92

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