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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.07, 6,134.18 and 2,557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.07, 6,134.18 and 2,557.01 is: 3,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.07 : 6,134.18 = 2,557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.07/6,134.18 = 2,557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.07x = 6,134.18 × 2,557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.07x = 15,685,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685,171.74/4,445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.67

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