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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.44, 6,642.30 and 1,507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.44, 6,642.30 and 1,507.92 is: 2,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.44 : 6,642.30 = 1,507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.44/6,642.30 = 1,507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.44x = 6,642.30 × 1,507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.44x = 10,016,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016,057.02/4,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.25

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