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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.41, 6,645.22 and 2,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.41, 6,645.22 and 2,237.68 is: 3,358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.41 : 6,645.22 = 2,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.41/6,645.22 = 2,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.41x = 6,645.22 × 2,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.41x = 14,869,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869,875.89/4,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.59

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