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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.96, 6,646.46 and 2,239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.96, 6,646.46 and 2,239.29 is: 3,358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.96 : 6,646.46 = 2,239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.96/6,646.46 = 2,239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.96x = 6,646.46 × 2,239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.96x = 14,883,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,883,340.22/4,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.18

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