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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.91, 6,442.91 and 2,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.91, 6,442.91 and 2,544.39 is: 3,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.91 : 6,442.91 = 2,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.91/6,442.91 = 2,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.91x = 6,442.91 × 2,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.91x = 16,393,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,292.62/4,668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.16

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