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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.04, 6,108.96 and 2,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.04, 6,108.96 and 2,437.56 is: 3,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.04 : 6,108.96 = 2,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.04/6,108.96 = 2,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.04x = 6,108.96 × 2,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.04x = 14,890,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,890,956.54/4,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.64

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