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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.48, 6,141.22 and 2,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.48, 6,141.22 and 2,561.32 is: 3,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.48 : 6,141.22 = 2,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.48/6,141.22 = 2,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.48x = 6,141.22 × 2,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.48x = 15,729,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,629.61/4,449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.16

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