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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.89, 6,113.39 and 2,440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.89, 6,113.39 and 2,440.58 is: 3,368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.89 : 6,113.39 = 2,440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.89/6,113.39 = 2,440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.89x = 6,113.39 × 2,440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.89x = 14,920,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920,174.60/4,429.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.07

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