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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.81, 6,113.50 and 2,440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.81, 6,113.50 and 2,440.73 is: 3,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.81 : 6,113.50 = 2,440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.81/6,113.50 = 2,440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.81x = 6,113.50 × 2,440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.81x = 14,921,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,412.04/4,429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.41

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