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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422.91, 6,104.90 and 2,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,422.91, 6,104.90 and 2,535.42 is: 3,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,422.91 : 6,104.90 = 2,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,422.91/6,104.90 = 2,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,422.91x = 6,104.90 × 2,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,422.91x = 15,478,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,478,485.56/4,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.62

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