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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.59, 6,139.96 and 2,459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.59, 6,139.96 and 2,459.82 is: 3,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.59 : 6,139.96 = 2,459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.59/6,139.96 = 2,459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.59x = 6,139.96 × 2,459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.59x = 15,103,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,190.26/4,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.29

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