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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.08, 6,444.65 and 2,545.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.08, 6,444.65 and 2,545.71 is: 3,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.08 : 6,444.65 = 2,545.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.08/6,444.65 = 2,545.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.08x = 6,444.65 × 2,545.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.08x = 16,406,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,406,209.95/4,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.05

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