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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.96, 6,634.28 and 2,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.96, 6,634.28 and 2,230.08 is: 3,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.96 : 6,634.28 = 2,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.96/6,634.28 = 2,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.96x = 6,634.28 × 2,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.96x = 14,794,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794,975.14/4,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.77

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