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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.58, 6,093.12 and 2,426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.58, 6,093.12 and 2,426.14 is: 3,347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.58 : 6,093.12 = 2,426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.58/6,093.12 = 2,426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.58x = 6,093.12 × 2,426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.58x = 14,782,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782,762.16/4,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.86

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