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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.70, 6,089.28 and 2,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.70, 6,089.28 and 2,423.13 is: 3,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.70 : 6,089.28 = 2,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.70/6,089.28 = 2,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.70x = 6,089.28 × 2,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.70x = 14,755,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,755,117.05/4,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.78

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