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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,446.42, 6,660.99 and 2,499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,446.42, 6,660.99 and 2,499.90 is: 3,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,446.42 : 6,660.99 = 2,499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,446.42/6,660.99 = 2,499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,446.42x = 6,660.99 × 2,499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,446.42x = 16,651,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,808.90/4,446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.99

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