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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.88, 6,081.73 and 2,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.88, 6,081.73 and 2,544.48 is: 3,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.88 : 6,081.73 = 2,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.88/6,081.73 = 2,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.88x = 6,081.73 × 2,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.88x = 15,474,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,474,809.94/4,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.52

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