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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.68, 6,476.32 and 1,544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.68, 6,476.32 and 1,544.54 is: 2,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.68 : 6,476.32 = 1,544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.68/6,476.32 = 1,544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.68x = 6,476.32 × 1,544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.68x = 10,002,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002,935.29/4,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.74

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