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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.44, 6,117.66 and 2,414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.44, 6,117.66 and 2,414.85 is: 3,618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.44 : 6,117.66 = 2,414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.44/6,117.66 = 2,414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.44x = 6,117.66 × 2,414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.44x = 14,773,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,231.25/4,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.73

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