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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.71, 6,098.83 and 2,530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.71, 6,098.83 and 2,530.85 is: 3,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.71 : 6,098.83 = 2,530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.71/6,098.83 = 2,530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.71x = 6,098.83 × 2,530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.71x = 15,435,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435,223.91/4,419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.36

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