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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.97, 6,099.57 and 2,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.97, 6,099.57 and 2,430.56 is: 3,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.97 : 6,099.57 = 2,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.97/6,099.57 = 2,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.97x = 6,099.57 × 2,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.97x = 14,825,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825,370.86/4,419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.18

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