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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.70, 6,662.97 and 2,249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.70, 6,662.97 and 2,249.03 is: 3,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.70 : 6,662.97 = 2,249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.70/6,662.97 = 2,249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.70x = 6,662.97 × 2,249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.70x = 14,985,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985,186.10/4,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.75

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