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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.94, 6,122.96 and 2,447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.94, 6,122.96 and 2,447.62 is: 3,377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.94 : 6,122.96 = 2,447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.94/6,122.96 = 2,447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.94x = 6,122.96 × 2,447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.94x = 14,986,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986,679.36/4,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.71

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