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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.89, 6,433.44 and 2,537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.89, 6,433.44 and 2,537.44 is: 3,501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.89 : 6,433.44 = 2,537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.89/6,433.44 = 2,537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.89x = 6,433.44 × 2,537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.89x = 16,324,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,324,467.99/4,661.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.68

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