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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.58, 6,088.98 and 2,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.58, 6,088.98 and 2,423.14 is: 3,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.58 : 6,088.98 = 2,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.58/6,088.98 = 2,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.58x = 6,088.98 × 2,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.58x = 14,754,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,754,451.00/4,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.72

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