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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.73, 6,114.31 and 2,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.73, 6,114.31 and 2,441.24 is: 3,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.73 : 6,114.31 = 2,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.73/6,114.31 = 2,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.73x = 6,114.31 × 2,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.73x = 14,926,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,461.47/4,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.85

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