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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,432.58, 6,652.95 and 2,242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,432.58, 6,652.95 and 2,242.83 is: 3,366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,432.58 : 6,652.95 = 2,242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,432.58/6,652.95 = 2,242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,432.58x = 6,652.95 × 2,242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,432.58x = 14,921,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,435.85/4,432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.31

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