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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.90, 6,114.42 and 2,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.90, 6,114.42 and 2,441.40 is: 3,369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.90 : 6,114.42 = 2,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.90/6,114.42 = 2,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.90x = 6,114.42 × 2,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.90x = 14,927,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,927,744.99/4,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.01

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