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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.55, 4,759.16 and 2,555.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.55, 4,759.16 and 2,555.55 is: 3,528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.55 : 4,759.16 = 2,555.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.55/4,759.16 = 2,555.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.55x = 4,759.16 × 2,555.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.55x = 12,162,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162,258.56/3,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.82

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