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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.28, 6,644.46 and 2,457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.28, 6,644.46 and 2,457.84 is: 3,686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.28 : 6,644.46 = 2,457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.28/6,644.46 = 2,457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.28x = 6,644.46 × 2,457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.28x = 16,331,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331,019.57/4,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.23

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