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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.94, 6,639.11 and 2,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.94, 6,639.11 and 2,237.48 is: 3,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.94 : 6,639.11 = 2,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.94/6,639.11 = 2,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.94x = 6,639.11 × 2,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.94x = 14,854,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854,875.84/4,429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.29

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