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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.75, 6,114.40 and 2,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.75, 6,114.40 and 2,441.27 is: 3,368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.75 : 6,114.40 = 2,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.75/6,114.40 = 2,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.75x = 6,114.40 × 2,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.75x = 14,926,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,910.47/4,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.94

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