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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.74, 6,432.78 and 2,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.74, 6,432.78 and 2,441.72 is: 3,661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.74 : 6,432.78 = 2,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.74/6,432.78 = 2,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.74x = 6,432.78 × 2,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.74x = 15,707,047.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,047.58/4,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.54

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