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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.74, 6,114.36 and 2,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.74, 6,114.36 and 2,441.25 is: 3,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.74 : 6,114.36 = 2,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.74/6,114.36 = 2,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.74x = 6,114.36 × 2,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.74x = 14,926,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,681.35/4,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.90

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