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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.59, 6,101.95 and 2,432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.59, 6,101.95 and 2,432.29 is: 3,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.59 : 6,101.95 = 2,432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.59/6,101.95 = 2,432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.59x = 6,101.95 × 2,432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.59x = 14,841,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841,711.97/4,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.65

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