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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.46, 4,917.54 and 2,555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.46, 4,917.54 and 2,555.46 is: 3,826.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.46 : 4,917.54 = 2,555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.46/4,917.54 = 2,555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.46x = 4,917.54 × 2,555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.46x = 12,566,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566,576.77/3,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.07

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