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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.91, 6,444.29 and 2,545.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.91, 6,444.29 and 2,545.39 is: 3,512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.91 : 6,444.29 = 2,545.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.91/6,444.29 = 2,545.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.91x = 6,444.29 × 2,545.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.91x = 16,403,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403,231.32/4,669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.54

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