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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,446.78, 6,137.03 and 2,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,446.78, 6,137.03 and 2,558.44 is: 3,530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,446.78 : 6,137.03 = 2,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,446.78/6,137.03 = 2,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,446.78x = 6,137.03 × 2,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,446.78x = 15,701,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,223.03/4,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.92

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