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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.61, 6,444.14 and 2,545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.61, 6,444.14 and 2,545.11 is: 3,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.61 : 6,444.14 = 2,545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.61/6,444.14 = 2,545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.61x = 6,444.14 × 2,545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.61x = 16,401,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,032.43/4,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.30

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