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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.06, 6,661.16 and 2,361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.06, 6,661.16 and 2,361.57 is: 3,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.06 : 6,661.16 = 2,361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.06/6,661.16 = 2,361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.06x = 6,661.16 × 2,361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.06x = 15,730,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730,750.51/4,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.32

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