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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.64, 6,656.44 and 1,150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.64, 6,656.44 and 1,150.46 is: 1,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.64 : 6,656.44 = 1,150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.64/6,656.44 = 1,150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.64x = 6,656.44 × 1,150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.64x = 7,657,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657,967.96/4,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.68

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