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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,438.83, 6,126.31 and 2,671.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,438.83, 6,126.31 and 2,671.41 is: 3,686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,438.83 : 6,126.31 = 2,671.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,438.83/6,126.31 = 2,671.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,438.83x = 6,126.31 × 2,671.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,438.83x = 16,365,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365,885.80/4,438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.98

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