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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.51, 6,082.46 and 2,418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.51, 6,082.46 and 2,418.23 is: 3,337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.51 : 6,082.46 = 2,418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.51/6,082.46 = 2,418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.51x = 6,082.46 × 2,418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.51x = 14,708,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708,744.74/4,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.20

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