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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.52, 6,444.14 and 2,541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.52, 6,444.14 and 2,541.26 is: 3,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.52 : 6,444.14 = 2,541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.52/6,444.14 = 2,541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.52x = 6,444.14 × 2,541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.52x = 16,376,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376,235.22/4,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.08

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