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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.29, 6,091.89 and 2,526.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.29, 6,091.89 and 2,526.21 is: 3,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.29 : 6,091.89 = 2,526.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.29/6,091.89 = 2,526.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.29x = 6,091.89 × 2,526.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.29x = 15,389,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389,393.44/4,414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.27

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