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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.34, 6,661.71 and 2,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.34, 6,661.71 and 2,362.24 is: 3,540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.34 : 6,661.71 = 2,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.34/6,661.71 = 2,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.34x = 6,661.71 × 2,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.34x = 15,736,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736,566.16/4,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.81

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