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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.62, 6,133.58 and 2,428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.62, 6,133.58 and 2,428.06 is: 3,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.62 : 6,133.58 = 2,428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.62/6,133.58 = 2,428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.62x = 6,133.58 × 2,428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.62x = 14,892,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,892,729.33/4,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.73

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