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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.43, 6,639.87 and 2,237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.43, 6,639.87 and 2,237.97 is: 3,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.43 : 6,639.87 = 2,237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.43/6,639.87 = 2,237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.43x = 6,639.87 × 2,237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.43x = 14,859,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,859,829.86/4,430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.04

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