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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.73, 6,117.57 and 2,941.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.73, 6,117.57 and 2,941.77 is: 4,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.73 : 6,117.57 = 2,941.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.73/6,117.57 = 2,941.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.73x = 6,117.57 × 2,941.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.73x = 17,996,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,996,483.90/4,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.74

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