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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.50, 6,129.27 and 2,578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.50, 6,129.27 and 2,578.50 is: 3,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.50 : 6,129.27 = 2,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.50/6,129.27 = 2,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.50x = 6,129.27 × 2,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.50x = 15,804,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804,322.70/4,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.33

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