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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.08, 6,655.62 and 2,242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.08, 6,655.62 and 2,242.79 is: 3,364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.08 : 6,655.62 = 2,242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.08/6,655.62 = 2,242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.08x = 6,655.62 × 2,242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.08x = 14,927,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,927,157.98/4,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.19

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