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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.61, 6,089.48 and 2,423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.61, 6,089.48 and 2,423.25 is: 3,344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.61 : 6,089.48 = 2,423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.61/6,089.48 = 2,423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.61x = 6,089.48 × 2,423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.61x = 14,756,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,320.29/4,412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.13

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