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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.22, 6,140.16 and 2,561.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.22, 6,140.16 and 2,561.09 is: 3,534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.22 : 6,140.16 = 2,561.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.22/6,140.16 = 2,561.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.22x = 6,140.16 × 2,561.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.22x = 15,725,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725,502.37/4,449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.44

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