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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.84, 6,097.92 and 2,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.84, 6,097.92 and 2,555.52 is: 3,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.84 : 6,097.92 = 2,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.84/6,097.92 = 2,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.84x = 6,097.92 × 2,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.84x = 15,583,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,583,356.52/4,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.77

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