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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.94, 6,081.57 and 2,417.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.94, 6,081.57 and 2,417.49 is: 3,336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.94 : 6,081.57 = 2,417.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.94/6,081.57 = 2,417.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.94x = 6,081.57 × 2,417.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.94x = 14,702,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,134.66/4,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.13

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