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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.40, 6,014.58 and 2,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.40, 6,014.58 and 2,444.22 is: 3,373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.40 : 6,014.58 = 2,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.40/6,014.58 = 2,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.40x = 6,014.58 × 2,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.40x = 14,700,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,700,956.73/4,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.02

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