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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,424.08, 6,105.16 and 2,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,424.08, 6,105.16 and 2,561.04 is: 3,534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,424.08 : 6,105.16 = 2,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,424.08/6,105.16 = 2,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,424.08x = 6,105.16 × 2,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,424.08x = 15,635,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,558.97/4,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.19

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