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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.96, 6,126.92 and 2,450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.96, 6,126.92 and 2,450.47 is: 3,381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.96 : 6,126.92 = 2,450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.96/6,126.92 = 2,450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.96x = 6,126.92 × 2,450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.96x = 15,013,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013,806.08/4,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.52

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