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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.94, 6,095.03 and 2,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.94, 6,095.03 and 2,427.60 is: 3,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.94 : 6,095.03 = 2,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.94/6,095.03 = 2,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.94x = 6,095.03 × 2,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.94x = 14,796,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796,305.55/4,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.90

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