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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.99, 6,110.63 and 2,438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.99, 6,110.63 and 2,438.55 is: 3,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.99 : 6,110.63 = 2,438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.99/6,110.63 = 2,438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.99x = 6,110.63 × 2,438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.99x = 14,901,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,901,064.59/4,427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.20

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