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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.49, 5,975.31 and 2,561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.49, 5,975.31 and 2,561.45 is: 3,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.49 : 5,975.31 = 2,561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.49/5,975.31 = 2,561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.49x = 5,975.31 × 2,561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.49x = 15,305,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,457.80/4,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.35

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