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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.97, 6,657.86 and 2,101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.97, 6,657.86 and 2,101.43 is: 3,147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.97 : 6,657.86 = 2,101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.97/6,657.86 = 2,101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.97x = 6,657.86 × 2,101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.97x = 13,991,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,991,048.64/4,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.62

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