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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.62, 6,098.91 and 2,430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.62, 6,098.91 and 2,430.06 is: 3,353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.62 : 6,098.91 = 2,430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.62/6,098.91 = 2,430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.62x = 6,098.91 × 2,430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.62x = 14,820,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820,717.23/4,419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.39

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