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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.45, 6,511.43 and 2,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.45, 6,511.43 and 2,001.24 is: 2,999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.45 : 6,511.43 = 2,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.45/6,511.43 = 2,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.45x = 6,511.43 × 2,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.45x = 13,030,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030,939.18/4,344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.45

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