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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.49, 6,681.25 and 2,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.49, 6,681.25 and 2,373.25 is: 3,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.49 : 6,681.25 = 2,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.49/6,681.25 = 2,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.49x = 6,681.25 × 2,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.49x = 15,856,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856,276.56/4,451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.02

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