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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.86, 6,114.69 and 2,441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.86, 6,114.69 and 2,441.41 is: 3,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.86 : 6,114.69 = 2,441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.86/6,114.69 = 2,441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.86x = 6,114.69 × 2,441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.86x = 14,928,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928,471.42/4,430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.21

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