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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,433.55, 6,118.26 and 2,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,433.55, 6,118.26 and 2,545.44 is: 3,512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,433.55 : 6,118.26 = 2,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,433.55/6,118.26 = 2,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,433.55x = 6,118.26 × 2,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,433.55x = 15,573,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,663.73/4,433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.68

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