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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.94, 6,646.83 and 2,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.94, 6,646.83 and 2,375.54 is: 3,564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.94 : 6,646.83 = 2,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.94/6,646.83 = 2,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.94x = 6,646.83 × 2,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.94x = 15,789,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,789,810.54/4,429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.34

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