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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.98, 6,141.80 and 2,682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.98, 6,141.80 and 2,682.58 is: 3,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.98 : 6,141.80 = 2,682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.98/6,141.80 = 2,682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.98x = 6,141.80 × 2,682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.98x = 16,475,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475,825.72/4,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.79

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