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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.61, 6,122.56 and 2,447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.61, 6,122.56 and 2,447.24 is: 3,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.61 : 6,122.56 = 2,447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.61/6,122.56 = 2,447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.61x = 6,122.56 × 2,447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.61x = 14,983,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983,343.12/4,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.21

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