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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.60, 6,139.32 and 2,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.60, 6,139.32 and 2,682.56 is: 3,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.60 : 6,139.32 = 2,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.60/6,139.32 = 2,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.60x = 6,139.32 × 2,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.60x = 16,469,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469,094.26/4,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.59

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