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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.74, 6,131.73 and 2,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.74, 6,131.73 and 2,580.82 is: 3,561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.74 : 6,131.73 = 2,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.74/6,131.73 = 2,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.74x = 6,131.73 × 2,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.74x = 15,824,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824,891.42/4,442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.97

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