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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.39, 6,083.58 and 2,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.39, 6,083.58 and 2,418.96 is: 3,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.39 : 6,083.58 = 2,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.39/6,083.58 = 2,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.39x = 6,083.58 × 2,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.39x = 14,715,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,715,936.68/4,408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.17

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