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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.92, 6,099.63 and 2,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.92, 6,099.63 and 2,430.56 is: 3,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.92 : 6,099.63 = 2,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.92/6,099.63 = 2,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.92x = 6,099.63 × 2,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.92x = 14,825,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825,516.69/4,419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.25

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