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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.58, 6,131.10 and 2,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.58, 6,131.10 and 2,675.12 is: 3,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.58 : 6,131.10 = 2,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.58/6,131.10 = 2,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.58x = 6,131.10 × 2,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.58x = 16,401,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,428.23/4,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.21

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