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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.58, 6,648.45 and 2,239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.58, 6,648.45 and 2,239.83 is: 3,361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.58 : 6,648.45 = 2,239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.58/6,648.45 = 2,239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.58x = 6,648.45 × 2,239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.58x = 14,891,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891,397.76/4,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.81

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