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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.37, 6,127.68 and 2,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.37, 6,127.68 and 2,423.78 is: 3,344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.37 : 6,127.68 = 2,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.37/6,127.68 = 2,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.37x = 6,127.68 × 2,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.37x = 14,852,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,123.69/4,440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.79

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