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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.91, 6,640.82 and 1,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.91, 6,640.82 and 1,505.44 is: 2,258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.91 : 6,640.82 = 1,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.91/6,640.82 = 1,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.91x = 6,640.82 × 1,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.91x = 9,997,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997,356.06/4,426.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.31

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