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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,448.80, 6,139.58 and 2,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,448.80, 6,139.58 and 2,459.54 is: 3,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,448.80 : 6,139.58 = 2,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,448.80/6,139.58 = 2,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,448.80x = 6,139.58 × 2,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,448.80x = 15,100,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100,499.60/4,448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.29

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