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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,443.84, 6,660.97 and 2,361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,443.84, 6,660.97 and 2,361.74 is: 3,540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,443.84 : 6,660.97 = 2,361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,443.84/6,660.97 = 2,361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,443.84x = 6,660.97 × 2,361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,443.84x = 15,731,515.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731,515.61/4,443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.07

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