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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,428.54, 6,646.91 and 2,238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,428.54, 6,646.91 and 2,238.81 is: 3,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,428.54 : 6,646.91 = 2,238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,428.54/6,646.91 = 2,238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,428.54x = 6,646.91 × 2,238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,428.54x = 14,881,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881,157.38/4,428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.29

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