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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.35, 6,113.34 and 2,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.35, 6,113.34 and 2,751.44 is: 3,797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.35 : 6,113.34 = 2,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.35/6,113.34 = 2,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.35x = 6,113.34 × 2,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.35x = 16,820,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820,457.64/4,429.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.50

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