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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.03, 6,141.31 and 2,561.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.03, 6,141.31 and 2,561.57 is: 3,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.03 : 6,141.31 = 2,561.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.03/6,141.31 = 2,561.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.03x = 6,141.31 × 2,561.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.03x = 15,731,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731,381.38/4,450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.12

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