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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.48, 6,083.70 and 2,419.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.48, 6,083.70 and 2,419.05 is: 3,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.48 : 6,083.70 = 2,419.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.48/6,083.70 = 2,419.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.48x = 6,083.70 × 2,419.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.48x = 14,716,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716,757.72/4,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.29

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