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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.64, 6,659.04 and 2,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.64, 6,659.04 and 2,246.90 is: 3,372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.64 : 6,659.04 = 2,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.64/6,659.04 = 2,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.64x = 6,659.04 × 2,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.64x = 14,962,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962,196.98/4,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.42

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