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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.44, 6,443.79 and 2,544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.44, 6,443.79 and 2,544.92 is: 3,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.44 : 6,443.79 = 2,544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.44/6,443.79 = 2,544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.44x = 6,443.79 × 2,544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.44x = 16,398,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,398,885.10/4,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.96

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