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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,433.64, 6,118.74 and 2,545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,433.64, 6,118.74 and 2,545.22 is: 3,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,433.64 : 6,118.74 = 2,545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,433.64/6,118.74 = 2,545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,433.64x = 6,118.74 × 2,545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,433.64x = 15,573,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,554.72/4,433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.59

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