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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.81, 6,056.51 and 2,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.81, 6,056.51 and 2,474.44 is: 3,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.81 : 6,056.51 = 2,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.81/6,056.51 = 2,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.81x = 6,056.51 × 2,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.81x = 14,986,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986,443.09/4,388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.70

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