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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.34, 6,141.84 and 2,658.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.34, 6,141.84 and 2,658.49 is: 3,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.34 : 6,141.84 = 2,658.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.34/6,141.84 = 2,658.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.34x = 6,141.84 × 2,658.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.34x = 16,328,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328,049.38/4,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.12

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