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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,438.54, 6,125.22 and 2,449.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,438.54, 6,125.22 and 2,449.09 is: 3,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,438.54 : 6,125.22 = 2,449.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,438.54/6,125.22 = 2,449.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,438.54x = 6,125.22 × 2,449.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,438.54x = 15,001,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,172.18/4,438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.76

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