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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.59, 6,139.90 and 2,459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.59, 6,139.90 and 2,459.87 is: 3,394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.59 : 6,139.90 = 2,459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.59/6,139.90 = 2,459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.59x = 6,139.90 × 2,459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.59x = 15,103,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,371.91/4,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.33

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