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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.58, 6,683.45 and 2,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.58, 6,683.45 and 2,261.86 is: 3,395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.58 : 6,683.45 = 2,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.58/6,683.45 = 2,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.58x = 6,683.45 × 2,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.58x = 15,117,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117,000.20/4,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.87

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