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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.81, 6,663.33 and 2,249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.81, 6,663.33 and 2,249.17 is: 3,375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.81 : 6,663.33 = 2,249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.81/6,663.33 = 2,249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.81x = 6,663.33 × 2,249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.81x = 14,986,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986,945.28/4,439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.58

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