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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.80, 6,114.26 and 2,440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.80, 6,114.26 and 2,440.97 is: 3,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.80 : 6,114.26 = 2,440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.80/6,114.26 = 2,440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.80x = 6,114.26 × 2,440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.80x = 14,924,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924,700.76/4,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.40

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