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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.19, 6,160.55 and 2,575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.19, 6,160.55 and 2,575.61 is: 3,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.19 : 6,160.55 = 2,575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.19/6,160.55 = 2,575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.19x = 6,160.55 × 2,575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.19x = 15,867,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867,130.50/4,464.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.32

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