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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.99, 6,093.95 and 2,426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.99, 6,093.95 and 2,426.49 is: 3,348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.99 : 6,093.95 = 2,426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.99/6,093.95 = 2,426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.99x = 6,093.95 × 2,426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.99x = 14,786,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786,896.60/4,415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.49

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