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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.63, 5,944.53 and 2,444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.63, 5,944.53 and 2,444.63 is: 3,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.63 : 5,944.53 = 2,444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.63/5,944.53 = 2,444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.63x = 5,944.53 × 2,444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.63x = 14,532,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,532,176.37/4,307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.59

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