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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.92, 6,126.81 and 2,450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.92, 6,126.81 and 2,450.48 is: 3,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.92 : 6,126.81 = 2,450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.92/6,126.81 = 2,450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.92x = 6,126.81 × 2,450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.92x = 15,013,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013,623.45/4,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.51

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