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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.95, 6,081.46 and 2,417.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.95, 6,081.46 and 2,417.43 is: 3,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.95 : 6,081.46 = 2,417.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.95/6,081.46 = 2,417.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.95x = 6,081.46 × 2,417.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.95x = 14,701,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,503.85/4,406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.98

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