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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.58, 6,642.30 and 2,456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.58, 6,642.30 and 2,456.16 is: 3,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.58 : 6,642.30 = 2,456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.58/6,642.30 = 2,456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.58x = 6,642.30 × 2,456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.58x = 16,314,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,551.57/4,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.26

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