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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.84, 6,107.49 and 2,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.84, 6,107.49 and 2,537.55 is: 3,501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.84 : 6,107.49 = 2,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.84/6,107.49 = 2,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.84x = 6,107.49 × 2,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.84x = 15,498,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498,061.25/4,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.72

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