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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.66, 6,640.58 and 1,504.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.66, 6,640.58 and 1,504.37 is: 2,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.66 : 6,640.58 = 1,504.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.66/6,640.58 = 1,504.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.66x = 6,640.58 × 1,504.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.66x = 9,989,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989,909.70/4,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.25

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