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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.50, 6,133.67 and 2,651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.50, 6,133.67 and 2,651.51 is: 3,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.50 : 6,133.67 = 2,651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.50/6,133.67 = 2,651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.50x = 6,133.67 × 2,651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.50x = 16,263,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,263,497.03/4,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.24

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