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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,428.63, 6,111.43 and 2,439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,428.63, 6,111.43 and 2,439.37 is: 3,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,428.63 : 6,111.43 = 2,439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,428.63/6,111.43 = 2,439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,428.63x = 6,111.43 × 2,439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,428.63x = 14,908,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,908,023.72/4,428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.29

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