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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,401.16, 6,073.46 and 2,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,401.16, 6,073.46 and 2,538.44 is: 3,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,401.16 : 6,073.46 = 2,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,401.16/6,073.46 = 2,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,401.16x = 6,073.46 × 2,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,401.16x = 15,417,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417,113.80/4,401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.97

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