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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.82, 6,671.31 and 2,255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.82, 6,671.31 and 2,255.12 is: 3,384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.82 : 6,671.31 = 2,255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.82/6,671.31 = 2,255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.82x = 6,671.31 × 2,255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.82x = 15,044,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,604.61/4,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.75

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