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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.53, 6,140.61 and 2,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.53, 6,140.61 and 2,681.40 is: 3,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.53 : 6,140.61 = 2,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.53/6,140.61 = 2,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.53x = 6,140.61 × 2,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.53x = 16,465,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,465,454.68/4,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.49

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