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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,424.68, 6,105.72 and 2,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,424.68, 6,105.72 and 2,536.24 is: 3,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,424.68 : 6,105.72 = 2,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,424.68/6,105.72 = 2,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,424.68x = 6,105.72 × 2,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,424.68x = 15,485,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,485,571.29/4,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.82

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