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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.89, 6,110.25 and 2,539.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.89, 6,110.25 and 2,539.55 is: 3,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.89 : 6,110.25 = 2,539.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.89/6,110.25 = 2,539.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.89x = 6,110.25 × 2,539.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.89x = 15,517,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,517,308.30/4,427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.45

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