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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.52, 6,112.38 and 2,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.52, 6,112.38 and 2,541.09 is: 3,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.52 : 6,112.38 = 2,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.52/6,112.38 = 2,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.52x = 6,112.38 × 2,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.52x = 15,532,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532,107.69/4,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.71

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