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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.36, 6,670.80 and 2,138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.36, 6,670.80 and 2,138.16 is: 3,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.36 : 6,670.80 = 2,138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.36/6,670.80 = 2,138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.36x = 6,670.80 × 2,138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.36x = 14,263,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263,237.73/4,449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.68

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