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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.71, 6,141.43 and 2,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.71, 6,141.43 and 2,682.30 is: 3,700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.71 : 6,141.43 = 2,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.71/6,141.43 = 2,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.71x = 6,141.43 × 2,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.71x = 16,473,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473,157.69/4,451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.41

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