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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.91, 6,092.64 and 2,526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.91, 6,092.64 and 2,526.48 is: 3,486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.91 : 6,092.64 = 2,526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.91/6,092.64 = 2,526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.91x = 6,092.64 × 2,526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.91x = 15,392,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,933.11/4,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.58

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