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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.27, 6,160.11 and 2,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.27, 6,160.11 and 2,575.92 is: 3,554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.27 : 6,160.11 = 2,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.27/6,160.11 = 2,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.27x = 6,160.11 × 2,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.27x = 15,867,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867,950.55/4,464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.43

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