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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.76, 6,137.36 and 2,458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.76, 6,137.36 and 2,458.32 is: 3,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.76 : 6,137.36 = 2,458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.76/6,137.36 = 2,458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.76x = 6,137.36 × 2,458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.76x = 15,087,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,594.84/4,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.18

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