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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,432.94, 6,118.40 and 2,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,432.94, 6,118.40 and 2,544.84 is: 3,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,432.94 : 6,118.40 = 2,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,432.94/6,118.40 = 2,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,432.94x = 6,118.40 × 2,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,432.94x = 15,570,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570,349.06/4,432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.42

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