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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.98, 6,081.48 and 2,417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.98, 6,081.48 and 2,417.44 is: 3,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.98 : 6,081.48 = 2,417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.98/6,081.48 = 2,417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.98x = 6,081.48 × 2,417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.98x = 14,701,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,613.01/4,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.98

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