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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.96, 6,668.76 and 2,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.96, 6,668.76 and 2,136.08 is: 3,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.96 : 6,668.76 = 2,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.96/6,668.76 = 2,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.96x = 6,668.76 × 2,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.96x = 14,245,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,004.86/4,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.20

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