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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.83, 6,131.15 and 2,453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.83, 6,131.15 and 2,453.34 is: 3,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.83 : 6,131.15 = 2,453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.83/6,131.15 = 2,453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.83x = 6,131.15 × 2,453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.83x = 15,041,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,801.67/4,442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.64

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