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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,403.61, 6,076.85 and 2,414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,403.61, 6,076.85 and 2,414.09 is: 3,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,403.61 : 6,076.85 = 2,414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,403.61/6,076.85 = 2,414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,403.61x = 6,076.85 × 2,414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,403.61x = 14,670,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,670,065.94/4,403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.37

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