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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.81, 6,081.95 and 2,543.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.81, 6,081.95 and 2,543.81 is: 3,510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.81 : 6,081.95 = 2,543.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.81/6,081.95 = 2,543.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.81x = 6,081.95 × 2,543.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.81x = 15,471,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471,327.72/4,406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.78

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