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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.59, 6,442.58 and 2,544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.59, 6,442.58 and 2,544.14 is: 3,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.59 : 6,442.58 = 2,544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.59/6,442.58 = 2,544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.59x = 6,442.58 × 2,544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.59x = 16,390,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,390,804.71/4,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.87

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