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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.80, 6,661.62 and 2,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.80, 6,661.62 and 2,254.08 is: 3,378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.80 : 6,661.62 = 2,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.80/6,661.62 = 2,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.80x = 6,661.62 × 2,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.80x = 15,015,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015,824.41/4,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.29

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