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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.09, 6,140.52 and 2,771.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.09, 6,140.52 and 2,771.57 is: 3,824.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.09 : 6,140.52 = 2,771.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.09/6,140.52 = 2,771.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.09x = 6,140.52 × 2,771.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.09x = 17,018,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,018,848.19/4,450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.38

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