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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.94, 6,655.42 and 1,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.94, 6,655.42 and 1,805.88 is: 2,708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.94 : 6,655.42 = 1,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.94/6,655.42 = 1,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.94x = 6,655.42 × 1,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.94x = 12,018,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,018,889.87/4,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.82

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