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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.63, 6,094.95 and 2,427.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.63, 6,094.95 and 2,427.17 is: 3,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.63 : 6,094.95 = 2,427.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.63/6,094.95 = 2,427.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.63x = 6,094.95 × 2,427.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.63x = 14,793,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793,440.21/4,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.49

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