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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.71, 6,107.60 and 2,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.71, 6,107.60 and 2,436.40 is: 3,362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.71 : 6,107.60 = 2,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.71/6,107.60 = 2,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.71x = 6,107.60 × 2,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.71x = 14,880,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880,570.37/4,425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.31

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