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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,428.78, 6,111.66 and 2,565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,428.78, 6,111.66 and 2,565.78 is: 3,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,428.78 : 6,111.66 = 2,565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,428.78/6,111.66 = 2,565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,428.78x = 6,111.66 × 2,565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,428.78x = 15,681,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681,174.99/4,428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.74

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