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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.98, 6,114.89 and 2,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.98, 6,114.89 and 2,542.90 is: 3,509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.98 : 6,114.89 = 2,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.98/6,114.89 = 2,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.98x = 6,114.89 × 2,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.98x = 15,549,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549,544.52/4,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.28

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