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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.84, 6,114.29 and 2,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.84, 6,114.29 and 2,440.98 is: 3,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.84 : 6,114.29 = 2,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.84/6,114.29 = 2,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.84x = 6,114.29 × 2,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.84x = 14,924,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924,847.40/4,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.41

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