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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.44, 6,118.47 and 2,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.44, 6,118.47 and 2,324.25 is: 3,486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.44 : 6,118.47 = 2,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.44/6,118.47 = 2,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.44x = 6,118.47 × 2,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.44x = 14,220,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220,853.90/4,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.84

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