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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.65, 6,108.80 and 2,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.65, 6,108.80 and 2,437.20 is: 3,363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.65 : 6,108.80 = 2,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.65/6,108.80 = 2,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.65x = 6,108.80 × 2,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.65x = 14,888,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888,355.17/4,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.35

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