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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,432.55, 6,116.88 and 2,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,432.55, 6,116.88 and 2,544.44 is: 3,511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,432.55 : 6,116.88 = 2,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,432.55/6,116.88 = 2,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,432.55x = 6,116.88 × 2,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,432.55x = 15,564,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564,019.57/4,432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.30

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