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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.48, 6,126.08 and 2,551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.48, 6,126.08 and 2,551.82 is: 3,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.48 : 6,126.08 = 2,551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.48/6,126.08 = 2,551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.48x = 6,126.08 × 2,551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.48x = 15,632,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,610.08/4,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.27

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