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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.51, 6,104.72 and 2,434.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.51, 6,104.72 and 2,434.51 is: 3,359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.51 : 6,104.72 = 2,434.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.51/6,104.72 = 2,434.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.51x = 6,104.72 × 2,434.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.51x = 14,861,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,861,967.57/4,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.77

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