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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.60, 6,114.35 and 2,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.60, 6,114.35 and 2,441.16 is: 3,368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.60 : 6,114.35 = 2,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.60/6,114.35 = 2,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.60x = 6,114.35 × 2,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.60x = 14,926,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,097.49/4,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.86

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