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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.03, 6,109.15 and 2,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.03, 6,109.15 and 2,437.58 is: 3,363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.03 : 6,109.15 = 2,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.03/6,109.15 = 2,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.03x = 6,109.15 × 2,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.03x = 14,891,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891,526.58/4,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.78

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