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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.38, 6,104.18 and 2,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.38, 6,104.18 and 2,406.74 is: 3,321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.38 : 6,104.18 = 2,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.38/6,104.18 = 2,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.38x = 6,104.18 × 2,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.38x = 14,691,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691,174.17/4,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.26

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