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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.83, 6,113.22 and 2,440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.83, 6,113.22 and 2,440.38 is: 3,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.83 : 6,113.22 = 2,440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.83/6,113.22 = 2,440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.83x = 6,113.22 × 2,440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.83x = 14,918,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918,579.82/4,429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.75

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