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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,401.28, 6,073.72 and 2,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,401.28, 6,073.72 and 2,411.84 is: 3,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,401.28 : 6,073.72 = 2,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,401.28/6,073.72 = 2,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,401.28x = 6,073.72 × 2,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,401.28x = 14,648,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,648,840.84/4,401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.31

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