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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422.96, 6,103.55 and 2,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,422.96, 6,103.55 and 2,406.26 is: 3,320.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,422.96 : 6,103.55 = 2,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,422.96/6,103.55 = 2,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,422.96x = 6,103.55 × 2,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,422.96x = 14,686,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686,749.50/4,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.57

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