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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,443.24, 6,131.72 and 2,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,443.24, 6,131.72 and 2,555.76 is: 3,526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,443.24 : 6,131.72 = 2,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,443.24/6,131.72 = 2,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,443.24x = 6,131.72 × 2,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,443.24x = 15,671,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,204.71/4,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.98

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