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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.40, 6,127.77 and 2,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.40, 6,127.77 and 2,423.82 is: 3,344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.40 : 6,127.77 = 2,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.40/6,127.77 = 2,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.40x = 6,127.77 × 2,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.40x = 14,852,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,611.48/4,440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.88

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