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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.97, 6,107.78 and 2,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.97, 6,107.78 and 2,436.48 is: 3,362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.97 : 6,107.78 = 2,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.97/6,107.78 = 2,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.97x = 6,107.78 × 2,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.97x = 14,881,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881,483.81/4,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.31

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