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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.72, 6,646.80 and 1,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.72, 6,646.80 and 1,352 is: 2,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.72 : 6,646.80 = 1,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.72/6,646.80 = 1,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.72x = 6,646.80 × 1,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.72x = 8,986,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,473.60/4,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.22

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