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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,433.52, 6,116.28 and 2,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,433.52, 6,116.28 and 2,569.44 is: 3,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,433.52 : 6,116.28 = 2,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,433.52/6,116.28 = 2,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,433.52x = 6,116.28 × 2,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,433.52x = 15,715,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715,414.48/4,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.68

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