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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.52, 6,438.45 and 2,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.52, 6,438.45 and 2,541.09 is: 3,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.52 : 6,438.45 = 2,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.52/6,438.45 = 2,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.52x = 6,438.45 × 2,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.52x = 16,360,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,680.91/4,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.72

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