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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.57, 6,081.15 and 2,417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.57, 6,081.15 and 2,417.01 is: 3,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.57 : 6,081.15 = 2,417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.57/6,081.15 = 2,417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.57x = 6,081.15 × 2,417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.57x = 14,698,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698,200.36/4,406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.52

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