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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.09, 6,112.33 and 2,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.09, 6,112.33 and 2,541.20 is: 3,506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.09 : 6,112.33 = 2,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.09/6,112.33 = 2,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.09x = 6,112.33 × 2,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.09x = 15,532,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532,653.00/4,429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.96

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