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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,448.32, 6,139.97 and 2,561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,448.32, 6,139.97 and 2,561.23 is: 3,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,448.32 : 6,139.97 = 2,561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,448.32/6,139.97 = 2,561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,448.32x = 6,139.97 × 2,561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,448.32x = 15,725,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725,875.36/4,448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.24

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