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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.43, 6,114.06 and 2,542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.43, 6,114.06 and 2,542.32 is: 3,508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.43 : 6,114.06 = 2,542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.43/6,114.06 = 2,542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.43x = 6,114.06 × 2,542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.43x = 15,543,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,897.02/4,430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.44

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