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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.74, 6,637.66 and 2,052.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.74, 6,637.66 and 2,052.23 is: 3,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.74 : 6,637.66 = 2,052.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.74/6,637.66 = 2,052.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.74x = 6,637.66 × 2,052.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.74x = 13,621,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,621,966.66/4,426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.20

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