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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,446.65, 6,134.47 and 2,557.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,446.65, 6,134.47 and 2,557.81 is: 3,528.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,446.65 : 6,134.47 = 2,557.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,446.65/6,134.47 = 2,557.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,446.65x = 6,134.47 × 2,557.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,446.65x = 15,690,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690,808.71/4,446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.68

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