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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.41, 6,780.61 and 2,444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.41, 6,780.61 and 2,444.94 is: 3,664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.41 : 6,780.61 = 2,444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.41/6,780.61 = 2,444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.41x = 6,780.61 × 2,444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.41x = 16,578,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578,187.67/4,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.16

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