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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.94, 6,131.29 and 2,453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.94, 6,131.29 and 2,453.49 is: 3,385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.94 : 6,131.29 = 2,453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.94/6,131.29 = 2,453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.94x = 6,131.29 × 2,453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.94x = 15,043,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,058.70/4,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.83

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