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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.28, 6,114.67 and 2,543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.28, 6,114.67 and 2,543.14 is: 3,510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.28 : 6,114.67 = 2,543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.28/6,114.67 = 2,543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.28x = 6,114.67 × 2,543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.28x = 15,550,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550,465.99/4,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.04

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