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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,420.22, 6,099.91 and 2,430.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,420.22, 6,099.91 and 2,430.81 is: 3,354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,420.22 : 6,099.91 = 2,430.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,420.22/6,099.91 = 2,430.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,420.22x = 6,099.91 × 2,430.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,420.22x = 14,827,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,827,722.23/4,420.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.52

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