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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.44, 6,071.73 and 2,511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.44, 6,071.73 and 2,511.29 is: 3,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.44 : 6,071.73 = 2,511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.44/6,071.73 = 2,511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.44x = 6,071.73 × 2,511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.44x = 15,247,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,874.83/4,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.87

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