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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.74, 6,104.63 and 2,434.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.74, 6,104.63 and 2,434.29 is: 3,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.74 : 6,104.63 = 2,434.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.74/6,104.63 = 2,434.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.74x = 6,104.63 × 2,434.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.74x = 14,860,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,860,427.59/4,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.25

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