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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.39, 6,636.35 and 2,346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.39, 6,636.35 and 2,346.09 is: 3,516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.39 : 6,636.35 = 2,346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.39/6,636.35 = 2,346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.39x = 6,636.35 × 2,346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.39x = 15,569,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569,480.24/4,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.63

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