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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.21, 6,113.58 and 2,440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.21, 6,113.58 and 2,440.77 is: 3,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.21 : 6,113.58 = 2,440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.21/6,113.58 = 2,440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.21x = 6,113.58 × 2,440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.21x = 14,921,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,842.66/4,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.21

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