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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.95, 6,658.34 and 2,248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.95, 6,658.34 and 2,248.18 is: 3,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.95 : 6,658.34 = 2,248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.95/6,658.34 = 2,248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.95x = 6,658.34 × 2,248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.95x = 14,969,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,146.82/4,440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.71

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