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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.89, 6,114.77 and 2,441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.89, 6,114.77 and 2,441.58 is: 3,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.89 : 6,114.77 = 2,441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.89/6,114.77 = 2,441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.89x = 6,114.77 × 2,441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.89x = 14,929,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929,700.14/4,430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.46

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