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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.48, 6,114.84 and 2,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.48, 6,114.84 and 2,567.60 is: 3,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.48 : 6,114.84 = 2,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.48/6,114.84 = 2,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.48x = 6,114.84 × 2,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.48x = 15,700,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700,463.18/4,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.74

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