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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.25, 6,091.67 and 2,551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.25, 6,091.67 and 2,551.25 is: 3,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.25 : 6,091.67 = 2,551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.25/6,091.67 = 2,551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.25x = 6,091.67 × 2,551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.25x = 15,541,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,541,373.09/4,414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.73

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