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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.43, 6,080.91 and 2,416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.43, 6,080.91 and 2,416.97 is: 3,335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.43 : 6,080.91 = 2,416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.43/6,080.91 = 2,416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.43x = 6,080.91 × 2,416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.43x = 14,697,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,697,377.04/4,406.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.44

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