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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.31, 6,155.08 and 2,571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.31, 6,155.08 and 2,571.90 is: 3,549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.31 : 6,155.08 = 2,571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.31/6,155.08 = 2,571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.31x = 6,155.08 × 2,571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.31x = 15,830,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,250.25/4,460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.14

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