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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.54, 6,112.76 and 2,440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.54, 6,112.76 and 2,440.07 is: 3,367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.54 : 6,112.76 = 2,440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.54/6,112.76 = 2,440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.54x = 6,112.76 × 2,440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.54x = 14,915,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,915,562.29/4,429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.29

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