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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430, 6,114.48 and 2,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430, 6,114.48 and 2,568.08 is: 3,544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430 : 6,114.48 = 2,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430/6,114.48 = 2,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430x = 6,114.48 × 2,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430x = 15,702,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,473.80/4,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.58

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