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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.79, 6,114.67 and 2,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.79, 6,114.67 and 2,441.27 is: 3,369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.79 : 6,114.67 = 2,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.79/6,114.67 = 2,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.79x = 6,114.67 × 2,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.79x = 14,927,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,927,569.61/4,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.05

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