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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.44, 6,127.74 and 2,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.44, 6,127.74 and 2,451 is: 3,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.44 : 6,127.74 = 2,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.44/6,127.74 = 2,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.44x = 6,127.74 × 2,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.44x = 15,019,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,090.74/4,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.34

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