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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.49, 6,113.98 and 2,440.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.49, 6,113.98 and 2,440.99 is: 3,368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.49 : 6,113.98 = 2,440.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.49/6,113.98 = 2,440.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.49x = 6,113.98 × 2,440.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.49x = 14,924,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924,164.04/4,430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.51

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