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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.98, 6,141.26 and 2,561.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.98, 6,141.26 and 2,561.79 is: 3,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.98 : 6,141.26 = 2,561.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.98/6,141.26 = 2,561.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.98x = 6,141.26 × 2,561.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.98x = 15,732,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,732,605.65/4,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.44

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