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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.34, 6,091.74 and 2,397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.34, 6,091.74 and 2,397.71 is: 3,308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.34 : 6,091.74 = 2,397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.34/6,091.74 = 2,397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.34x = 6,091.74 × 2,397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.34x = 14,606,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,606,195.46/4,414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.81

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