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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.44, 6,666.38 and 2,256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.44, 6,666.38 and 2,256.35 is: 3,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.44 : 6,666.38 = 2,256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.44/6,666.38 = 2,256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.44x = 6,666.38 × 2,256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.44x = 15,041,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,641.90/4,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.09

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