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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.72, 6,093.66 and 2,426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.72, 6,093.66 and 2,426.23 is: 3,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.72 : 6,093.66 = 2,426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.72/6,093.66 = 2,426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.72x = 6,093.66 × 2,426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.72x = 14,784,590.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,784,590.23/4,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.18

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