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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.29, 6,672.51 and 2,497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.29, 6,672.51 and 2,497.86 is: 3,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.29 : 6,672.51 = 2,497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.29/6,672.51 = 2,497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.29x = 6,672.51 × 2,497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.29x = 16,666,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,666,995.83/4,444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.20

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