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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.53, 6,127.99 and 2,451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.53, 6,127.99 and 2,451.17 is: 3,382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.53 : 6,127.99 = 2,451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.53/6,127.99 = 2,451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.53x = 6,127.99 × 2,451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.53x = 15,020,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,020,714.61/4,440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.64

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