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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.28, 6,109.69 and 2,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.28, 6,109.69 and 2,437.88 is: 3,364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.28 : 6,109.69 = 2,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.28/6,109.69 = 2,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.28x = 6,109.69 × 2,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.28x = 14,894,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,894,654.41/4,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.29

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