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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,438.95, 6,125.78 and 2,449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,438.95, 6,125.78 and 2,449.51 is: 3,380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,438.95 : 6,125.78 = 2,449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,438.95/6,125.78 = 2,449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,438.95x = 6,125.78 × 2,449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,438.95x = 15,005,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005,116.49/4,438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.33

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