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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.95, 6,131.26 and 2,453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.95, 6,131.26 and 2,453.49 is: 3,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.95 : 6,131.26 = 2,453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.95/6,131.26 = 2,453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.95x = 6,131.26 × 2,453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.95x = 15,042,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,977.81/4,442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.81

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