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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.22, 6,109.49 and 2,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.22, 6,109.49 and 2,437.74 is: 3,364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.22 : 6,109.49 = 2,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.22/6,109.49 = 2,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.22x = 6,109.49 × 2,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.22x = 14,893,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,305.42/4,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.03

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