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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,433.94, 6,119.78 and 2,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,433.94, 6,119.78 and 2,545.84 is: 3,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,433.94 : 6,119.78 = 2,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,433.94/6,119.78 = 2,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,433.94x = 6,119.78 × 2,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,433.94x = 15,579,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579,980.72/4,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.80

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