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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.89, 6,151.99 and 2,441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.89, 6,151.99 and 2,441.39 is: 3,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.89 : 6,151.99 = 2,441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.89/6,151.99 = 2,441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.89x = 6,151.99 × 2,441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.89x = 15,019,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,394.66/4,457.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.17

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