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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,448.67, 6,139.61 and 2,560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,448.67, 6,139.61 and 2,560.33 is: 3,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,448.67 : 6,139.61 = 2,560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,448.67/6,139.61 = 2,560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,448.67x = 6,139.61 × 2,560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,448.67x = 15,719,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,719,422.08/4,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.51

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