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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.98, 6,115.94 and 2,542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.98, 6,115.94 and 2,542.25 is: 3,508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.98 : 6,115.94 = 2,542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.98/6,115.94 = 2,542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.98x = 6,115.94 × 2,542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.98x = 15,548,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,260.58/4,431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.20

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