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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.50, 6,094.91 and 2,427.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.50, 6,094.91 and 2,427.09 is: 3,349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.50 : 6,094.91 = 2,427.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.50/6,094.91 = 2,427.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.50x = 6,094.91 × 2,427.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.50x = 14,792,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792,882.98/4,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.46

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