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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.29, 6,113.61 and 2,540.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.29, 6,113.61 and 2,540.53 is: 3,505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.29 : 6,113.61 = 2,540.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.29/6,113.61 = 2,540.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.29x = 6,113.61 × 2,540.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.29x = 15,531,809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531,809.61/4,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.82

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