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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.95, 6,107.86 and 2,436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.95, 6,107.86 and 2,436.56 is: 3,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.95 : 6,107.86 = 2,436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.95/6,107.86 = 2,436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.95x = 6,107.86 × 2,436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.95x = 14,882,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882,162.77/4,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.48

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