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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.59, 6,652.87 and 2,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.59, 6,652.87 and 2,215.28 is: 3,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.59 : 6,652.87 = 2,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.59/6,652.87 = 2,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.59x = 6,652.87 × 2,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.59x = 14,737,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,931.05/4,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.16

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