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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.95, 6,127.16 and 2,450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.95, 6,127.16 and 2,450.51 is: 3,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.95 : 6,127.16 = 2,450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.95/6,127.16 = 2,450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.95x = 6,127.16 × 2,450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.95x = 15,014,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,014,666.85/4,439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.72

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