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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,432.41, 6,117.61 and 2,545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,432.41, 6,117.61 and 2,545.27 is: 3,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,432.41 : 6,117.61 = 2,545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,432.41/6,117.61 = 2,545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,432.41x = 6,117.61 × 2,545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,432.41x = 15,570,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570,969.20/4,432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.98

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