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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.55, 6,648.90 and 2,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.55, 6,648.90 and 2,246.82 is: 3,367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.55 : 6,648.90 = 2,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.55/6,648.90 = 2,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.55x = 6,648.90 × 2,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.55x = 14,938,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,938,881.50/4,436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.23

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