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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,443.79, 6,131.57 and 2,675.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,443.79, 6,131.57 and 2,675.51 is: 3,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,443.79 : 6,131.57 = 2,675.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,443.79/6,131.57 = 2,675.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,443.79x = 6,131.57 × 2,675.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,443.79x = 16,405,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405,061.14/4,443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.69

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