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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.92, 6,143.44 and 2,435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.92, 6,143.44 and 2,435.29 is: 3,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.92 : 6,143.44 = 2,435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.92/6,143.44 = 2,435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.92x = 6,143.44 × 2,435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.92x = 14,961,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,961,058.00/4,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.59

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