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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.34, 6,112.50 and 2,439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.34, 6,112.50 and 2,439.98 is: 3,367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.34 : 6,112.50 = 2,439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.34/6,112.50 = 2,439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.34x = 6,112.50 × 2,439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.34x = 14,914,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914,377.75/4,429.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.18

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