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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.32, 6,644.40 and 1,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.32, 6,644.40 and 1,834 is: 2,750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.32 : 6,644.40 = 1,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.32/6,644.40 = 1,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.32x = 6,644.40 × 1,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.32x = 12,185,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185,829.60/4,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.55

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