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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.62, 6,081.13 and 2,417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.62, 6,081.13 and 2,417.19 is: 3,335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.62 : 6,081.13 = 2,417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.62/6,081.13 = 2,417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.62x = 6,081.13 × 2,417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.62x = 14,699,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699,216.22/4,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.71

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