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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.04, 6,109.60 and 2,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.04, 6,109.60 and 2,564 is: 3,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.04 : 6,109.60 = 2,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.04/6,109.60 = 2,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.04x = 6,109.60 × 2,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.04x = 15,665,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,014.40/4,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.48

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