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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.51, 6,112.76 and 2,541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.51, 6,112.76 and 2,541.18 is: 3,506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.51 : 6,112.76 = 2,541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.51/6,112.76 = 2,541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.51x = 6,112.76 × 2,541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.51x = 15,533,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533,623.46/4,429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.85

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