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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.89, 6,656.52 and 2,097.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.89, 6,656.52 and 2,097.19 is: 3,145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.89 : 6,656.52 = 2,097.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.89/6,656.52 = 2,097.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.89x = 6,656.52 × 2,097.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.89x = 13,959,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959,953.90/4,437.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.63

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