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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.37, 6,089.43 and 2,423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.37, 6,089.43 and 2,423.31 is: 3,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.37 : 6,089.43 = 2,423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.37/6,089.43 = 2,423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.37x = 6,089.43 × 2,423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.37x = 14,756,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,576.61/4,412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.37

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