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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.36, 6,091.14 and 2,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.36, 6,091.14 and 2,551 is: 3,519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.36 : 6,091.14 = 2,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.36/6,091.14 = 2,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.36x = 6,091.14 × 2,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.36x = 15,538,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538,498.14/4,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.99

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