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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.35, 6,127.98 and 2,552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.35, 6,127.98 and 2,552.55 is: 3,522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.35 : 6,127.98 = 2,552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.35/6,127.98 = 2,552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.35x = 6,127.98 × 2,552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.35x = 15,641,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641,975.35/4,440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.69

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