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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.60, 6,666.52 and 2,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.60, 6,666.52 and 2,251.88 is: 3,379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.60 : 6,666.52 = 2,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.60/6,666.52 = 2,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.60x = 6,666.52 × 2,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.60x = 15,012,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,203.06/4,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.91

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