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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,443.62, 6,661.46 and 2,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,443.62, 6,661.46 and 2,251.22 is: 3,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,443.62 : 6,661.46 = 2,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,443.62/6,661.46 = 2,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,443.62x = 6,661.46 × 2,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,443.62x = 14,996,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,996,384.30/4,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.82

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