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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.68, 6,112.98 and 2,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.68, 6,112.98 and 2,440.20 is: 3,367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.68 : 6,112.98 = 2,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.68/6,112.98 = 2,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.68x = 6,112.98 × 2,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.68x = 14,916,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,916,893.80/4,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.49

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