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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.72, 6,104.82 and 2,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.72, 6,104.82 and 2,561.80 is: 3,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.72 : 6,104.82 = 2,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.72/6,104.82 = 2,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.72x = 6,104.82 × 2,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.72x = 15,639,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639,327.88/4,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.33

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