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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.30, 6,635.44 and 2,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.30, 6,635.44 and 2,475.58 is: 3,708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.30 : 6,635.44 = 2,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.30/6,635.44 = 2,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.30x = 6,635.44 × 2,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.30x = 16,426,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,562.56/4,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.61

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