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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.76, 6,102.36 and 2,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.76, 6,102.36 and 2,558.76 is: 3,531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.76 : 6,102.36 = 2,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.76/6,102.36 = 2,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.76x = 6,102.36 × 2,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.76x = 15,614,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614,474.67/4,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.28

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