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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.16, 6,111.88 and 2,540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.16, 6,111.88 and 2,540.64 is: 3,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.16 : 6,111.88 = 2,540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.16/6,111.88 = 2,540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.16x = 6,111.88 × 2,540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.16x = 15,528,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528,080.45/4,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.88

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