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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.64, 6,099.20 and 2,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.64, 6,099.20 and 2,430.40 is: 3,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.64 : 6,099.20 = 2,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.64/6,099.20 = 2,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.64x = 6,099.20 × 2,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.64x = 14,823,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823,495.68/4,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.01

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