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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.05, 6,114.53 and 2,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.05, 6,114.53 and 2,441.49 is: 3,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.05 : 6,114.53 = 2,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.05/6,114.53 = 2,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.05x = 6,114.53 × 2,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.05x = 14,928,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928,563.85/4,431.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.08

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