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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.55, 6,104.52 and 2,434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.55, 6,104.52 and 2,434.23 is: 3,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.55 : 6,104.52 = 2,434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.55/6,104.52 = 2,434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.55x = 6,104.52 × 2,434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.55x = 14,859,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,859,805.72/4,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.25

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