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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.92, 6,113.30 and 2,440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.92, 6,113.30 and 2,440.47 is: 3,367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.92 : 6,113.30 = 2,440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.92/6,113.30 = 2,440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.92x = 6,113.30 × 2,440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.92x = 14,919,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919,325.25/4,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.85

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