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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.99, 6,642.91 and 2,347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.99, 6,642.91 and 2,347.43 is: 3,521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.99 : 6,642.91 = 2,347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.99/6,642.91 = 2,347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.99x = 6,642.91 × 2,347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.99x = 15,593,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593,773.31/4,427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.64

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