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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.91, 6,143.49 and 2,682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.91, 6,143.49 and 2,682.47 is: 3,701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.91 : 6,143.49 = 2,682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.91/6,143.49 = 2,682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.91x = 6,143.49 × 2,682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.91x = 16,479,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479,696.90/4,451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.71

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