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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.89, 6,114.06 and 2,542.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.89, 6,114.06 and 2,542.55 is: 3,508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.89 : 6,114.06 = 2,542.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.89/6,114.06 = 2,542.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.89x = 6,114.06 × 2,542.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.89x = 15,545,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545,282.73/4,430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.39

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