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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.58, 6,668.40 and 1,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.58, 6,668.40 and 1,848.51 is: 2,772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.58 : 6,668.40 = 1,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.58/6,668.40 = 1,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.58x = 6,668.40 × 1,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.58x = 12,326,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,326,604.08/4,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.78

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