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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.39, 6,113.51 and 2,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.39, 6,113.51 and 2,440.88 is: 3,368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.39 : 6,113.51 = 2,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.39/6,113.51 = 2,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.39x = 6,113.51 × 2,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.39x = 14,922,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,332.08/4,430.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.18

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