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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.71, 6,142.89 and 2,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.71, 6,142.89 and 2,461.95 is: 3,397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.71 : 6,142.89 = 2,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.71/6,142.89 = 2,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.71x = 6,142.89 × 2,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.71x = 15,123,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,123,488.04/4,451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.23

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