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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.19, 6,444.85 and 2,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.19, 6,444.85 and 2,545.84 is: 3,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.19 : 6,444.85 = 2,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.19/6,444.85 = 2,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.19x = 6,444.85 × 2,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.19x = 16,407,534.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407,534.45/4,670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.25

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