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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.40, 6,100.62 and 2,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.40, 6,100.62 and 2,533.08 is: 3,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.40 : 6,100.62 = 2,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.40/6,100.62 = 2,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.40x = 6,100.62 × 2,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.40x = 15,453,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,453,358.51/4,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.13

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