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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.92, 6,114.12 and 2,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.92, 6,114.12 and 2,441.60 is: 3,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.92 : 6,114.12 = 2,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.92/6,114.12 = 2,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.92x = 6,114.12 × 2,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.92x = 14,928,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928,235.39/4,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.11

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