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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.57, 6,131.11 and 2,554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.57, 6,131.11 and 2,554.76 is: 3,525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.57 : 6,131.11 = 2,554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.57/6,131.11 = 2,554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.57x = 6,131.11 × 2,554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.57x = 15,663,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,523.52/4,442.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.78

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