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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.76, 6,442.80 and 2,544.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.76, 6,442.80 and 2,544.31 is: 3,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.76 : 6,442.80 = 2,544.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.76/6,442.80 = 2,544.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.76x = 6,442.80 × 2,544.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.76x = 16,392,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392,448.25/4,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.10

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