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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.53, 6,140.81 and 2,561.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.53, 6,140.81 and 2,561.19 is: 3,534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.53 : 6,140.81 = 2,561.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.53/6,140.81 = 2,561.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.53x = 6,140.81 × 2,561.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.53x = 15,727,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,727,764.54/4,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.70

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