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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.56, 6,661.91 and 2,362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.56, 6,661.91 and 2,362.07 is: 3,542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.56 : 6,661.91 = 2,362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.56/6,661.91 = 2,362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.56x = 6,661.91 × 2,362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.56x = 15,735,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735,852.63/4,442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.07

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