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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.72, 6,114.16 and 2,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.72, 6,114.16 and 2,441.23 is: 3,368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.72 : 6,114.16 = 2,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.72/6,114.16 = 2,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.72x = 6,114.16 × 2,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.72x = 14,926,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,070.82/4,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.77

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