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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.38, 6,080.96 and 2,416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.38, 6,080.96 and 2,416.94 is: 3,335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.38 : 6,080.96 = 2,416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.38/6,080.96 = 2,416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.38x = 6,080.96 × 2,416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.38x = 14,697,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,697,315.46/4,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.46

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