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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.72, 6,544.64 and 1,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.72, 6,544.64 and 1,442.24 is: 2,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.72 : 6,544.64 = 1,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.72/6,544.64 = 1,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.72x = 6,544.64 × 1,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.72x = 9,438,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,941.59/4,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.55

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