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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.59, 6,092.68 and 2,551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.59, 6,092.68 and 2,551.59 is: 3,521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.59 : 6,092.68 = 2,551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.59/6,092.68 = 2,551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.59x = 6,092.68 × 2,551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.59x = 15,546,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546,047.40/4,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.51

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