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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.44, 6,679.99 and 2,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.44, 6,679.99 and 2,114.56 is: 3,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.44 : 6,679.99 = 2,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.44/6,679.99 = 2,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.44x = 6,679.99 × 2,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.44x = 14,125,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125,239.65/4,453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.76

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