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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.79, 6,645.71 and 1,508.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.79, 6,645.71 and 1,508.09 is: 2,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.79 : 6,645.71 = 1,508.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.79/6,645.71 = 1,508.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.79x = 6,645.71 × 1,508.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.79x = 10,022,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,328.79/4,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.48

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