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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.71, 6,660.24 and 2,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.71, 6,660.24 and 2,218.16 is: 3,326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.71 : 6,660.24 = 2,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.71/6,660.24 = 2,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.71x = 6,660.24 × 2,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.71x = 14,773,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,498.77/4,441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.08

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