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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.84, 6,444.04 and 2,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.84, 6,444.04 and 2,573.96 is: 3,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.84 : 6,444.04 = 2,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.84/6,444.04 = 2,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.84x = 6,444.04 × 2,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.84x = 16,586,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,701.20/4,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.88

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