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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.44, 6,544.98 and 2,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.44, 6,544.98 and 2,855.52 is: 3,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.44 : 6,544.98 = 2,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.44/6,544.98 = 2,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.44x = 6,544.98 × 2,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.44x = 18,689,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,689,321.29/4,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.20

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