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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.81, 6,131.50 and 2,674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.81, 6,131.50 and 2,674.37 is: 3,690.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.81 : 6,131.50 = 2,674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.81/6,131.50 = 2,674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.81x = 6,131.50 × 2,674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.81x = 16,397,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397,908.30/4,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.89

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