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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.87, 6,126.86 and 2,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.87, 6,126.86 and 2,450.24 is: 3,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.87 : 6,126.86 = 2,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.87/6,126.86 = 2,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.87x = 6,126.86 × 2,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.87x = 15,012,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,252.94/4,439.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.24

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