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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.87, 6,444.19 and 2,573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.87, 6,444.19 and 2,573.95 is: 3,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.87 : 6,444.19 = 2,573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.87/6,444.19 = 2,573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.87x = 6,444.19 × 2,573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.87x = 16,587,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,587,022.85/4,669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.92

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