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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,404.49, 6,078.12 and 2,415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,404.49, 6,078.12 and 2,415.06 is: 3,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,404.49 : 6,078.12 = 2,415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,404.49/6,078.12 = 2,415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,404.49x = 6,078.12 × 2,415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,404.49x = 14,679,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679,024.49/4,404.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.74

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