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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.59, 6,112.46 and 2,440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.59, 6,112.46 and 2,440.07 is: 3,367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.59 : 6,112.46 = 2,440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.59/6,112.46 = 2,440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.59x = 6,112.46 × 2,440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.59x = 14,914,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914,863.11/4,429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.10

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