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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.27, 6,666.68 and 1,524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.27, 6,666.68 and 1,524.62 is: 2,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.27 : 6,666.68 = 1,524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.27/6,666.68 = 1,524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.27x = 6,666.68 × 1,524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.27x = 10,164,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,153.66/4,444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.02

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