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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.41, 6,112.52 and 2,439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.41, 6,112.52 and 2,439.97 is: 3,367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.41 : 6,112.52 = 2,439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.41/6,112.52 = 2,439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.41x = 6,112.52 × 2,439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.41x = 14,914,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914,322.66/4,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.11

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