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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.93, 6,121.58 and 2,446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.93, 6,121.58 and 2,446.62 is: 3,376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.93 : 6,121.58 = 2,446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.93/6,121.58 = 2,446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.93x = 6,121.58 × 2,446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.93x = 14,977,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977,180.06/4,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.33

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