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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.09, 5,982.12 and 2,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.09, 5,982.12 and 2,446.08 is: 3,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.09 : 5,982.12 = 2,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.09/5,982.12 = 2,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.09x = 5,982.12 × 2,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.09x = 14,632,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632,744.09/4,335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.42

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