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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.27, 6,111.96 and 2,439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.27, 6,111.96 and 2,439.91 is: 3,366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.27 : 6,111.96 = 2,439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.27/6,111.96 = 2,439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.27x = 6,111.96 × 2,439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.27x = 14,912,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912,632.32/4,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.84

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