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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.61, 6,126.75 and 2,450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.61, 6,126.75 and 2,450.34 is: 3,381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.61 : 6,126.75 = 2,450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.61/6,126.75 = 2,450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.61x = 6,126.75 × 2,450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.61x = 15,012,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,620.60/4,439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.52

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