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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.62, 6,108.71 and 2,437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.62, 6,108.71 and 2,437.13 is: 3,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.62 : 6,108.71 = 2,437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.62/6,108.71 = 2,437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.62x = 6,108.71 × 2,437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.62x = 14,887,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,677.67/4,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.22

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