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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.85, 6,131.50 and 2,453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.85, 6,131.50 and 2,453.69 is: 3,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.85 : 6,131.50 = 2,453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.85/6,131.50 = 2,453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.85x = 6,131.50 × 2,453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.85x = 15,044,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,809.43/4,442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.30

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