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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.36, 6,082.86 and 2,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.36, 6,082.86 and 2,545 is: 3,511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.36 : 6,082.86 = 2,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.36/6,082.86 = 2,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.36x = 6,082.86 × 2,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.36x = 15,480,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480,878.70/4,408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.71

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