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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,438.55, 6,125.16 and 2,449.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,438.55, 6,125.16 and 2,449.13 is: 3,379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,438.55 : 6,125.16 = 2,449.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,438.55/6,125.16 = 2,449.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,438.55x = 6,125.16 × 2,449.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,438.55x = 15,001,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,291.67/4,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.77

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