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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.47, 6,080.91 and 2,416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.47, 6,080.91 and 2,416.99 is: 3,335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.47 : 6,080.91 = 2,416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.47/6,080.91 = 2,416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.47x = 6,080.91 × 2,416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.47x = 14,697,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,697,484.40/4,406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.43

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