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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.95, 6,113.23 and 2,542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.95, 6,113.23 and 2,542.64 is: 3,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.95 : 6,113.23 = 2,542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.95/6,113.23 = 2,542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.95x = 6,113.23 × 2,542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.95x = 15,543,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,706.20/4,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.78

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