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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.98, 6,113.27 and 2,440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.98, 6,113.27 and 2,440.49 is: 3,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.98 : 6,113.27 = 2,440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.98/6,113.27 = 2,440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.98x = 6,113.27 × 2,440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.98x = 14,919,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919,349.84/4,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.81

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