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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.57, 6,656.36 and 2,097.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.57, 6,656.36 and 2,097.81 is: 3,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.57 : 6,656.36 = 2,097.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.57/6,656.36 = 2,097.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.57x = 6,656.36 × 2,097.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.57x = 13,963,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963,778.57/4,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.72

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