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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.26, 6,114.04 and 2,440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.26, 6,114.04 and 2,440.82 is: 3,368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.26 : 6,114.04 = 2,440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.26/6,114.04 = 2,440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.26x = 6,114.04 × 2,440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.26x = 14,923,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923,245.90/4,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.48

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