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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.99, 6,645.26 and 2,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.99, 6,645.26 and 2,238.72 is: 3,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.99 : 6,645.26 = 2,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.99/6,645.26 = 2,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.99x = 6,645.26 × 2,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.99x = 14,876,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,876,865.27/4,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.46

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