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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.72, 6,443.46 and 2,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.72, 6,443.46 and 2,545.08 is: 3,814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.72 : 6,443.46 = 2,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.72/6,443.46 = 2,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.72x = 6,443.46 × 2,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.72x = 16,399,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,399,121.18/4,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.00

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