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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.65, 5,544.63 and 2,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.65, 5,544.63 and 2,445.63 is: 3,374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.65 : 5,544.63 = 2,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.65/5,544.63 = 2,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.65x = 5,544.63 × 2,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.65x = 13,560,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560,113.47/4,018.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.30

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