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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.17, 6,443.37 and 2,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.17, 6,443.37 and 2,544.72 is: 3,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.17 : 6,443.37 = 2,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.17/6,443.37 = 2,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.17x = 6,443.37 × 2,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.17x = 16,396,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396,572.51/4,669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.67

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