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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.94, 6,444.49 and 2,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.94, 6,444.49 and 2,545.60 is: 3,512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.94 : 6,444.49 = 2,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.94/6,444.49 = 2,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.94x = 6,444.49 × 2,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.94x = 16,405,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405,093.74/4,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.91

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