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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.83, 6,104.99 and 2,434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.83, 6,104.99 and 2,434.56 is: 3,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.83 : 6,104.99 = 2,434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.83/6,104.99 = 2,434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.83x = 6,104.99 × 2,434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.83x = 14,862,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,964.45/4,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.75

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