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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.45, 6,544.89 and 2,054.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.45, 6,544.89 and 2,054.25 is: 3,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.45 : 6,544.89 = 2,054.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.45/6,544.89 = 2,054.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.45x = 6,544.89 × 2,054.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.45x = 13,444,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,444,840.28/4,365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.83

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