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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.61, 6,083.98 and 2,419.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.61, 6,083.98 and 2,419.17 is: 3,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.61 : 6,083.98 = 2,419.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.61/6,083.98 = 2,419.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.61x = 6,083.98 × 2,419.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.61x = 14,718,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718,192.53/4,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.51

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