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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.91, 6,122.94 and 2,447.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.91, 6,122.94 and 2,447.55 is: 3,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.91 : 6,122.94 = 2,447.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.91/6,122.94 = 2,447.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.91x = 6,122.94 × 2,447.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.91x = 14,986,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986,201.80/4,436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.62

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