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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.61, 6,114.21 and 2,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.61, 6,114.21 and 2,441.16 is: 3,368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.61 : 6,114.21 = 2,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.61/6,114.21 = 2,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.61x = 6,114.21 × 2,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.61x = 14,925,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,925,764.88/4,430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.78

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