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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.82, 6,114.46 and 2,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.82, 6,114.46 and 2,441.56 is: 3,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.82 : 6,114.46 = 2,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.82/6,114.46 = 2,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.82x = 6,114.46 × 2,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.82x = 14,928,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928,820.96/4,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.31

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