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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.70, 6,113.88 and 2,542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.70, 6,113.88 and 2,542.79 is: 3,508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.70 : 6,113.88 = 2,542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.70/6,113.88 = 2,542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.70x = 6,113.88 × 2,542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.70x = 15,546,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546,328.21/4,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.77

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