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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.63, 6,666.98 and 1,522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.63, 6,666.98 and 1,522.96 is: 2,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.63 : 6,666.98 = 1,522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.63/6,666.98 = 1,522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.63x = 6,666.98 × 1,522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.63x = 10,153,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153,543.86/4,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.45

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