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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.46, 6,109.92 and 2,438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.46, 6,109.92 and 2,438.06 is: 3,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.46 : 6,109.92 = 2,438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.46/6,109.92 = 2,438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.46x = 6,109.92 × 2,438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.46x = 14,896,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896,321.01/4,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.53

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