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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.61, 6,666.66 and 2,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.61, 6,666.66 and 2,252.88 is: 3,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.61 : 6,666.66 = 2,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.61/6,666.66 = 2,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.61x = 6,666.66 × 2,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.61x = 15,019,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,184.98/4,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.71

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