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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.81, 6,129 and 2,553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.81, 6,129 and 2,553.03 is: 3,522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.81 : 6,129 = 2,553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.81/6,129 = 2,553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.81x = 6,129 × 2,553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.81x = 15,647,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647,520.87/4,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.78

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