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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.63, 6,108.69 and 2,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.63, 6,108.69 and 2,437.14 is: 3,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.63 : 6,108.69 = 2,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.63/6,108.69 = 2,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.63x = 6,108.69 × 2,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.63x = 14,887,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,732.75/4,426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.22

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