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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.09, 6,113.71 and 2,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.09, 6,113.71 and 2,542.20 is: 3,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.09 : 6,113.71 = 2,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.09/6,113.71 = 2,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.09x = 6,113.71 × 2,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.09x = 15,542,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,273.56/4,430.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.34

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