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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.84, 6,648.09 and 2,240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.84, 6,648.09 and 2,240.21 is: 3,361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.84 : 6,648.09 = 2,240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.84/6,648.09 = 2,240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.84x = 6,648.09 × 2,240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.84x = 14,893,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,117.70/4,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.24

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