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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.83, 6,126.90 and 2,450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.83, 6,126.90 and 2,450.37 is: 3,381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.83 : 6,126.90 = 2,450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.83/6,126.90 = 2,450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.83x = 6,126.90 × 2,450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.83x = 15,013,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013,171.95/4,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.47

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