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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.57, 6,289.45 and 2,544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.57, 6,289.45 and 2,544.21 is: 3,815.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.57 : 6,289.45 = 2,544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.57/6,289.45 = 2,544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.57x = 6,289.45 × 2,544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.57x = 16,001,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,675.22/4,193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.76

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