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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.69, 6,148.50 and 2,957.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.69, 6,148.50 and 2,957.01 is: 4,084.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.69 : 6,148.50 = 2,957.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.69/6,148.50 = 2,957.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.69x = 6,148.50 × 2,957.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.69x = 18,181,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181,175.99/4,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.11

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