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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.49, 6,112.60 and 2,439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.49, 6,112.60 and 2,439.99 is: 3,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.49 : 6,112.60 = 2,439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.49/6,112.60 = 2,439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.49x = 6,112.60 × 2,439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.49x = 14,914,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914,676.77/4,429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.14

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