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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.32, 6,089.10 and 2,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.32, 6,089.10 and 2,423 is: 3,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.32 : 6,089.10 = 2,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.32/6,089.10 = 2,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.32x = 6,089.10 × 2,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.32x = 14,753,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753,877.19/4,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.80

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