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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.28, 6,120.50 and 2,445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.28, 6,120.50 and 2,445.83 is: 3,375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.28 : 6,120.50 = 2,445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.28/6,120.50 = 2,445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.28x = 6,120.50 × 2,445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.28x = 14,969,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,659.68/4,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.14

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