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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.32, 6,443.90 and 2,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.32, 6,443.90 and 2,573.44 is: 3,551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.32 : 6,443.90 = 2,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.32/6,443.90 = 2,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.32x = 6,443.90 × 2,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.32x = 16,582,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,990.02/4,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.48

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