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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.72, 6,126.77 and 2,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.72, 6,126.77 and 2,423.27 is: 3,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.72 : 6,126.77 = 2,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.72/6,126.77 = 2,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.72x = 6,126.77 × 2,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.72x = 14,846,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846,775.19/4,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.08

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