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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.83, 6,668.29 and 2,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.83, 6,668.29 and 2,364.58 is: 3,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.83 : 6,668.29 = 2,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.83/6,668.29 = 2,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.83x = 6,668.29 × 2,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.83x = 15,767,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,705.17/4,442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.02

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