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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.46, 6,126.99 and 2,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.46, 6,126.99 and 2,671.98 is: 3,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.46 : 6,126.99 = 2,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.46/6,126.99 = 2,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.46x = 6,126.99 × 2,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.46x = 16,371,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371,194.74/4,439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.65

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