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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.70, 6,091.94 and 2,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.70, 6,091.94 and 2,526.27 is: 3,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.70 : 6,091.94 = 2,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.70/6,091.94 = 2,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.70x = 6,091.94 × 2,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.70x = 15,389,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389,885.26/4,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.27

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