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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,428.93, 6,111.99 and 2,540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,428.93, 6,111.99 and 2,540.82 is: 3,506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,428.93 : 6,111.99 = 2,540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,428.93/6,111.99 = 2,540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,428.93x = 6,111.99 × 2,540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,428.93x = 15,529,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,466.43/4,428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.37

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