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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.79, 6,642.39 and 1,505.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.79, 6,642.39 and 1,505.43 is: 2,258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.79 : 6,642.39 = 1,505.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.79/6,642.39 = 1,505.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.79x = 6,642.39 × 1,505.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.79x = 9,999,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,653.18/4,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.38

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