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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.42, 6,638.46 and 2,084.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.42, 6,638.46 and 2,084.23 is: 3,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.42 : 6,638.46 = 2,084.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.42/6,638.46 = 2,084.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.42x = 6,638.46 × 2,084.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.42x = 13,836,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,836,067.06/4,429.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.68

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