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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,401.08, 6,072.72 and 2,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,401.08, 6,072.72 and 2,511.80 is: 3,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,401.08 : 6,072.72 = 2,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,401.08/6,072.72 = 2,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,401.08x = 6,072.72 × 2,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,401.08x = 15,253,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,458.10/4,401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.84

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