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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.46, 6,663 and 2,221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.46, 6,663 and 2,221.45 is: 3,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.46 : 6,663 = 2,221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.46/6,663 = 2,221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.46x = 6,663 × 2,221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.46x = 14,801,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801,521.35/4,441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.58

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