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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.44, 6,716.16 and 2,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.44, 6,716.16 and 2,169.60 is: 3,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.44 : 6,716.16 = 2,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.44/6,716.16 = 2,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.44x = 6,716.16 × 2,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.44x = 14,571,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,380.74/4,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.40

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