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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.70, 5,584.89 and 2,554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.70, 5,584.89 and 2,554.54 is: 3,525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.70 : 5,584.89 = 2,554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.70/5,584.89 = 2,554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.70x = 5,584.89 × 2,554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.70x = 14,266,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266,824.90/4,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.55

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