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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.41, 6,109.82 and 2,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.41, 6,109.82 and 2,437.96 is: 3,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.41 : 6,109.82 = 2,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.41/6,109.82 = 2,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.41x = 6,109.82 × 2,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.41x = 14,895,481.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,895,481.49/4,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.38

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