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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.44, 6,718.62 and 2,168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.44, 6,718.62 and 2,168.94 is: 3,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.44 : 6,718.62 = 2,168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.44/6,718.62 = 2,168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.44x = 6,718.62 × 2,168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.44x = 14,572,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572,283.66/4,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.60

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