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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.88, 6,113.15 and 2,440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.88, 6,113.15 and 2,440.62 is: 3,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.88 : 6,113.15 = 2,440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.88/6,113.15 = 2,440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.88x = 6,113.15 × 2,440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.88x = 14,919,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919,882.25/4,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.01

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