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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.94, 6,102.50 and 2,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.94, 6,102.50 and 2,533.74 is: 3,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.94 : 6,102.50 = 2,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.94/6,102.50 = 2,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.94x = 6,102.50 × 2,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.94x = 15,462,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,135.68/4,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.69

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