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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.55, 6,113.84 and 2,440.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.55, 6,113.84 and 2,440.99 is: 3,368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.55 : 6,113.84 = 2,440.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.55/6,113.84 = 2,440.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.55x = 6,113.84 × 2,440.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.55x = 14,923,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923,822.30/4,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.39

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