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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.39, 6,044.06 and 2,439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.39, 6,044.06 and 2,439.29 is: 3,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.39 : 6,044.06 = 2,439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.39/6,044.06 = 2,439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.39x = 6,044.06 × 2,439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.39x = 14,743,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,743,172.70/4,379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.49

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