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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.87, 6,131.09 and 2,453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.87, 6,131.09 and 2,453.38 is: 3,385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.87 : 6,131.09 = 2,453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.87/6,131.09 = 2,453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.87x = 6,131.09 × 2,453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.87x = 15,041,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,893.58/4,442.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.63

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