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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.62, 6,680.46 and 2,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.62, 6,680.46 and 2,231.06 is: 3,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.62 : 6,680.46 = 2,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.62/6,680.46 = 2,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.62x = 6,680.46 × 2,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.62x = 14,904,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904,462.53/4,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.85

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