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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.64, 4,886.53 and 2,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.64, 4,886.53 and 2,493.44 is: 3,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.64 : 4,886.53 = 2,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.64/4,886.53 = 2,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.64x = 4,886.53 × 2,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.64x = 12,184,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184,232.46/3,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.37

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