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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.88, 6,097.23 and 2,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.88, 6,097.23 and 2,554.88 is: 3,526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.88 : 6,097.23 = 2,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.88/6,097.23 = 2,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.88x = 6,097.23 × 2,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.88x = 15,577,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577,660.50/4,417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.05

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