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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.17, 6,113.91 and 2,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.17, 6,113.91 and 2,440.72 is: 3,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.17 : 6,113.91 = 2,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.17/6,113.91 = 2,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.17x = 6,113.91 × 2,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.17x = 14,922,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,342.42/4,430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.35

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