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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.94, 6,403.11 and 2,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.94, 6,403.11 and 2,544.06 is: 3,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.94 : 6,403.11 = 2,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.94/6,403.11 = 2,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.94x = 6,403.11 × 2,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.94x = 16,289,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,289,896.03/4,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.80

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