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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.53, 6,116.40 and 2,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.53, 6,116.40 and 2,544.39 is: 3,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.53 : 6,116.40 = 2,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.53/6,116.40 = 2,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.53x = 6,116.40 × 2,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.53x = 15,562,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,507.00/4,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.77

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