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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.19, 6,113.71 and 2,440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.19, 6,113.71 and 2,440.78 is: 3,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.19 : 6,113.71 = 2,440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.19/6,113.71 = 2,440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.19x = 6,113.71 × 2,440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.19x = 14,922,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,208.86/4,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.30

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