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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.67, 6,659.13 and 2,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.67, 6,659.13 and 2,246.94 is: 3,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.67 : 6,659.13 = 2,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.67/6,659.13 = 2,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.67x = 6,659.13 × 2,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.67x = 14,962,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962,665.56/4,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.50

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