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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.99, 6,134.43 and 2,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.99, 6,134.43 and 2,455.72 is: 3,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.99 : 6,134.43 = 2,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.99/6,134.43 = 2,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.99x = 6,134.43 × 2,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.99x = 15,064,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064,442.44/4,444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.08

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