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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.68, 6,443.96 and 2,545.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.68, 6,443.96 and 2,545.17 is: 3,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.68 : 6,443.96 = 2,545.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.68/6,443.96 = 2,545.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.68x = 6,443.96 × 2,545.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.68x = 16,400,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,400,960.95/4,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.22

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