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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.60, 6,668.02 and 2,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.60, 6,668.02 and 2,252.88 is: 3,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.60 : 6,668.02 = 2,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.60/6,668.02 = 2,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.60x = 6,668.02 × 2,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.60x = 15,022,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,248.90/4,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.41

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