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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.40, 6,642.52 and 1,963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.40, 6,642.52 and 1,963.88 is: 2,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.40 : 6,642.52 = 1,963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.40/6,642.52 = 1,963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.40x = 6,642.52 × 1,963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.40x = 13,045,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,045,112.18/4,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.45

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