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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,438.80, 6,655.16 and 2,187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,438.80, 6,655.16 and 2,187.03 is: 3,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,438.80 : 6,655.16 = 2,187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,438.80/6,655.16 = 2,187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,438.80x = 6,655.16 × 2,187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,438.80x = 14,555,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555,065.00/4,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.05

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