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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.84, 6,122.82 and 2,548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.84, 6,122.82 and 2,548.54 is: 3,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.84 : 6,122.82 = 2,548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.84/6,122.82 = 2,548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.84x = 6,122.82 × 2,548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.84x = 15,604,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,251.68/4,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.97

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