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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.54, 6,115.52 and 2,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.54, 6,115.52 and 2,442.08 is: 3,370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.54 : 6,115.52 = 2,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.54/6,115.52 = 2,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.54x = 6,115.52 × 2,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.54x = 14,934,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,934,546.29/4,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.06

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