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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,446.81, 6,137.90 and 2,559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,446.81, 6,137.90 and 2,559.73 is: 3,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,446.81 : 6,137.90 = 2,559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,446.81/6,137.90 = 2,559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,446.81x = 6,137.90 × 2,559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,446.81x = 15,711,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,352.89/4,446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.17

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