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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.17, 6,444.89 and 2,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.17, 6,444.89 and 2,545.75 is: 3,513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.17 : 6,444.89 = 2,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.17/6,444.89 = 2,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.17x = 6,444.89 × 2,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.17x = 16,407,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407,065.99/4,670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.16

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