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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.98, 6,138.15 and 2,855.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.98, 6,138.15 and 2,855.81 is: 3,937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.98 : 6,138.15 = 2,855.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.98/6,138.15 = 2,855.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.98x = 6,138.15 × 2,855.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.98x = 17,529,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529,375.87/4,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.44

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