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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.00, 6,114.29 and 2,542.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.00, 6,114.29 and 2,542.86 is: 3,509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.00 : 6,114.29 = 2,542.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.00/6,114.29 = 2,542.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.00x = 6,114.29 × 2,542.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.00x = 15,547,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,757.86/4,430.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.65

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