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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.68, 6,114.42 and 2,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.68, 6,114.42 and 2,542.48 is: 3,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.68 : 6,114.42 = 2,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.68/6,114.42 = 2,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.68x = 6,114.42 × 2,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.68x = 15,545,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545,790.56/4,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.67

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