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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.25, 6,656.83 and 2,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.25, 6,656.83 and 2,217.26 is: 3,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.25 : 6,656.83 = 2,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.25/6,656.83 = 2,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.25x = 6,656.83 × 2,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.25x = 14,759,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759,933.98/4,437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.37

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