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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.84, 6,114.38 and 2,542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.84, 6,114.38 and 2,542.56 is: 3,508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.84 : 6,114.38 = 2,542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.84/6,114.38 = 2,542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.84x = 6,114.38 × 2,542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.84x = 15,546,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546,178.01/4,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.63

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