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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.65, 6,098.82 and 2,531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.65, 6,098.82 and 2,531.24 is: 3,492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.65 : 6,098.82 = 2,531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.65/6,098.82 = 2,531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.65x = 6,098.82 × 2,531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.65x = 15,437,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,577.14/4,419.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.94

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