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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.59, 6,120.46 and 2,547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.59, 6,120.46 and 2,547.26 is: 3,514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.59 : 6,120.46 = 2,547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.59/6,120.46 = 2,547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.59x = 6,120.46 × 2,547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.59x = 15,590,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,398.47/4,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.84

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