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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.92, 6,110.84 and 2,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.92, 6,110.84 and 2,438.72 is: 3,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.92 : 6,110.84 = 2,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.92/6,110.84 = 2,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.92x = 6,110.84 × 2,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.92x = 14,902,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,902,627.72/4,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.60

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