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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.95, 6,661.34 and 2,250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.95, 6,661.34 and 2,250.18 is: 3,373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.95 : 6,661.34 = 2,250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.95/6,661.34 = 2,250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.95x = 6,661.34 × 2,250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.95x = 14,989,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989,214.04/4,442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.71

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