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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.33, 6,153.71 and 2,442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.33, 6,153.71 and 2,442.71 is: 3,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.33 : 6,153.71 = 2,442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.33/6,153.71 = 2,442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.33x = 6,153.71 × 2,442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.33x = 15,031,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031,732.12/4,459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.85

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