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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.83, 6,100.09 and 2,557.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.83, 6,100.09 and 2,557.75 is: 3,528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.83 : 6,100.09 = 2,557.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.83/6,100.09 = 2,557.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.83x = 6,100.09 × 2,557.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.83x = 15,602,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,505.20/4,421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.52

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