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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.64, 6,131.16 and 2,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.64, 6,131.16 and 2,580.72 is: 3,561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.64 : 6,131.16 = 2,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.64/6,131.16 = 2,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.64x = 6,131.16 × 2,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.64x = 15,822,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,822,807.24/4,442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.58

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