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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.13, 6,113.50 and 2,440.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.13, 6,113.50 and 2,440.87 is: 3,368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.13 : 6,113.50 = 2,440.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.13/6,113.50 = 2,440.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.13x = 6,113.50 × 2,440.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.13x = 14,922,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,258.75/4,430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.36

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