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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.68, 6,109.84 and 2,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.68, 6,109.84 and 2,437.92 is: 3,364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.68 : 6,109.84 = 2,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.68/6,109.84 = 2,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.68x = 6,109.84 × 2,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.68x = 14,895,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,895,301.13/4,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.13

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