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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.97, 6,644.90 and 2,429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.97, 6,644.90 and 2,429.26 is: 3,643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.97 : 6,644.90 = 2,429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.97/6,644.90 = 2,429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.97x = 6,644.90 × 2,429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.97x = 16,142,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,179.23/4,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.04

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