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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.70, 6,113.26 and 2,440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.70, 6,113.26 and 2,440.26 is: 3,367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.70 : 6,113.26 = 2,440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.70/6,113.26 = 2,440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.70x = 6,113.26 × 2,440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.70x = 14,917,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,928.62/4,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.71

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