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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.93, 6,081.61 and 2,417.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.93, 6,081.61 and 2,417.53 is: 3,336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.93 : 6,081.61 = 2,417.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.93/6,081.61 = 2,417.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.93x = 6,081.61 × 2,417.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.93x = 14,702,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,474.62/4,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.22

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