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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.76, 6,111.34 and 2,539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.76, 6,111.34 and 2,539.31 is: 3,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.76 : 6,111.34 = 2,539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.76/6,111.34 = 2,539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.76x = 6,111.34 × 2,539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.76x = 15,518,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,586.78/4,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.84

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