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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.42, 6,609.17 and 2,294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.42, 6,609.17 and 2,294.93 is: 3,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.42 : 6,609.17 = 2,294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.42/6,609.17 = 2,294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.42x = 6,609.17 × 2,294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.42x = 15,167,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,571.03/4,408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.60

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