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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.04, 6,663.78 and 2,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.04, 6,663.78 and 2,249.88 is: 3,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.04 : 6,663.78 = 2,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.04/6,663.78 = 2,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.04x = 6,663.78 × 2,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.04x = 14,992,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992,705.35/4,442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.18

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