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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.34, 6,109.59 and 2,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.34, 6,109.59 and 2,437.89 is: 3,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.34 : 6,109.59 = 2,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.34/6,109.59 = 2,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.34x = 6,109.59 × 2,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.34x = 14,894,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,894,508.37/4,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.21

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