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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.72, 6,094.96 and 2,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.72, 6,094.96 and 2,427.20 is: 3,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.72 : 6,094.96 = 2,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.72/6,094.96 = 2,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.72x = 6,094.96 × 2,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.72x = 14,793,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793,686.91/4,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.47

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