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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,404.68, 6,078.51 and 2,415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,404.68, 6,078.51 and 2,415.29 is: 3,333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,404.68 : 6,078.51 = 2,415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,404.68/6,078.51 = 2,415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,404.68x = 6,078.51 × 2,415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,404.68x = 14,681,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,334.03/4,404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.12

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