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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.78, 6,113.04 and 2,566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.78, 6,113.04 and 2,566.78 is: 3,542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.78 : 6,113.04 = 2,566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.78/6,113.04 = 2,566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.78x = 6,113.04 × 2,566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.78x = 15,690,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690,828.81/4,429.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.12

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