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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,079.70, 6,114.96 and 2,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,079.70, 6,114.96 and 2,433.24 is: 3,647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,079.70 : 6,114.96 = 2,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,079.70/6,114.96 = 2,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,079.70x = 6,114.96 × 2,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,079.70x = 14,879,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,879,165.27/4,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.12

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