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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.42, 6,161.01 and 2,447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.42, 6,161.01 and 2,447.95 is: 3,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.42 : 6,161.01 = 2,447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.42/6,161.01 = 2,447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.42x = 6,161.01 × 2,447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.42x = 15,081,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,844.43/4,464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.23

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