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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.85, 6,131.11 and 2,453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.85, 6,131.11 and 2,453.39 is: 3,385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.85 : 6,131.11 = 2,453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.85/6,131.11 = 2,453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.85x = 6,131.11 × 2,453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.85x = 15,041,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,991.70/4,442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.66

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