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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.08, 6,109.70 and 2,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.08, 6,109.70 and 2,565.72 is: 3,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.08 : 6,109.70 = 2,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.08/6,109.70 = 2,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.08x = 6,109.70 × 2,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.08x = 15,675,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,779.48/4,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.29

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