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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.62, 6,127.97 and 2,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.62, 6,127.97 and 2,451.12 is: 3,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.62 : 6,127.97 = 2,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.62/6,127.97 = 2,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.62x = 6,127.97 × 2,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.62x = 15,020,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,020,377.57/4,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.50

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